The Business of Nonfiction: What It Takes to Sell a Book Today
A live, members-only Q&A with Hollis Heimbouch, publisher of Harper Business and Harper Edge
Dear Insiders,
I’m happy to announce a great conversation coming up.
On Wednesday, May 13, at 4 p.m. ET, I’ll be hosting a live, members-only Q&A with Hollis Heimbouch, publisher of Harper Business and Harper Edge, and one of the most experienced decision-makers in nonfiction publishing.
If you’re working on a book proposal (or thinking about one), this is a rare chance to hear directly from someone on the other side of the table.
We’ll talk about:
What makes a proposal stand out right now
How publishers are thinking about platform and positioning
What separates a good idea from a sellable one
What’s changed in the nonfiction market—and what hasn’t
Where authors tend to misread the process
Hollis has worked with authors like Jim Collins, Clay Christensen, Satya Nadella, and Gary Vaynerchuk, and brings a clear, candid perspective on what it actually takes to get a book deal today.
If you’re serious about traditional publishing—or would like a clearer picture of how decisions get made—this conversation is not to be missed.
Note: This event is exclusively for founding and paid Author Insider members.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Best,
Panio Gianopoulos
Editorial Director, Author Insider & The Next Big Idea Club