2026 Book Proposal Development Cohort
Do you want to be published? You need to craft a proposal!
Is there an idea or concept in your heart that you’ve been trying to put on the page? Has God taught or shown you something that you want others to learn as well? Are you struggling to figure out what the next steps are in becoming a published author? If these questions resonate with you, then:
The GCD Book Proposal Development Cohort is for you!
Here’s what’s included:
5 online Zoom call sessions through the summer (see schedule and coaches below).
Access to published authors, literary agents, and acquisition editors.
Resources and direction from publishing industry professionals.
Feedback and direction on book proposal content.
Online community for encouragement, development, and accountability.
Through this cohort, you will be equipped with the tools to produce and submit a high-quality, compelling, and competitive book proposal for traditional publishing.
The cohort begins May 28, 2026.
Cost: $249
Coaches and Schedule
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Jeremy Writebol
Session 1: May 28, 2026
4pm ESTSo You Want to Write a Book? The Elements and Process of Publication
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Jen Oshman
Session 2: June 4, 2026
4pm ESTFrom Scratch To Something: Dreaming up and Developing a Book Project
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Erik Woglemuth
Session 3: June 25, 2026
4pm ESTShaping and Shopping a Proposal: How a Literary Agent Can Help Get Your Ideas Out
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Drew Dyck
Session 4: July 30, 2026
4pm ESTPublishers and the Proposal: How To Make Your Proposal Stand Out
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Glenna Marshall
Session 5: August 20, 2026
4pm ESTGlorifying God in the Proposal Process