Self-Guided Book Proposal Course (Available March 1)
$1,895.00
One time
$1,100.00
For 2 months

A structured, expert-designed path to a market-ready book proposal. On your time, with clear weekly guidance. Designed for writers who want professional structure and momentum without live sessions or group accountability. Over four weeks, you will work through the same core framework Meredith uses with private clients and cohort students to develop strong, saleable nonfiction book proposals.

✓ Clear, compelling book concept
✓ Polished proposal overview and positioning
✓ Defined audience and market framing
✓ Full chapter outline
✓ Understanding of your proposal within publishing landscape

Please note the course materials won’t be available until February 16.

How it works

This program runs in monthly cycles.

During the month the program is active, you will receive:

  • Weekly worksheets and prompts, released each Monday

  • Pre-recorded instructional videos tied to that week’s work

  • Clear deliverables that build toward a complete proposal

You work independently, on your own schedule, within the structure of that month.

Access timeline

  • Materials are released during the month the program is available

  • Video access remains open for six months from the start of the program

  • Worksheets are yours to download and keep

This structure allows you to work at your own pace while still benefiting from a defined timeline.

What you will build

By the end of the program, you will have:

  • A clear, compelling book concept

  • A polished proposal overview and positioning

  • Defined audience and market framing

  • A full chapter outline

  • A strong understanding of how your proposal fits into the publishing landscape

What is included

  • Four weeks of guided curriculum

  • Weekly worksheets and prompts

  • Pre-recorded video instruction

What is not included

This self-guided program does not include:

  • Live coworking sessions

  • Group jam sessions

  • 1:1 feedback or coaching

These elements are intentionally excluded to keep the program flexible and focused.

Optional add-ons

Available as à la carte upgrades:

  • 1:1 coaching sessions

  • Proposal reviews

  • Live coworking or jam sessions (when available)

You can add support at any point during or after the program.

  • “If you do anything to invest in yourself this year, trust me and enroll in Meredith Fineman's Proposal Writing Course. Meredith is truly Publishing's It Girl with incredible and unique insight about the industry and how to navigate it. I signed up for her course to finally light the fire under me to pursue my goal of writing a book. What I received far exceeded my expectations. The opposite of a gatekeeper, Meredith offers high-level, consumable lessons that are easy-to-understand as well as actionable modules that help move work forward. I cannot recommend her enough and encourage anyone interested in shifting their practice for the better to work with her.”

  • “Meredith gave me permission to believe I could write and sell a book, and that kind of encouragement stays with you long after the cohort ends.”

Self-Guided Book Proposal Course (Available March 1)
$1,895.00
One time
$1,100.00
For 2 months

A structured, expert-designed path to a market-ready book proposal. On your time, with clear weekly guidance. Designed for writers who want professional structure and momentum without live sessions or group accountability. Over four weeks, you will work through the same core framework Meredith uses with private clients and cohort students to develop strong, saleable nonfiction book proposals.