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

  • Jeremy Writebol

    Session 1: May 28, 2026
    4pm EST

    So You Want to Write a Book? The Elements and Process of Publication

  • Jen Oshman

    Jen Oshman

    Session 2: June 4, 2026
    4pm EST

    From Scratch To Something: Dreaming up and Developing a Book Project

  • Erik Woglemuth

    Session 3: June 25, 2026
    4pm EST

    Shaping and Shopping a Proposal: How a Literary Agent Can Help Get Your Ideas Out

  • Drew Dyck

    Session 4: July 30, 2026
    4pm EST

    Publishers and the Proposal: How To Make Your Proposal Stand Out

  • Glenna Marshall

    Session 5: August 20, 2026
    4pm EST

    Glorifying God in the Proposal Process

Cohort starts May 28, 2026

space is limited, register by May 14, 2026