12 Weeks From Now...I Will Take 25 Perfectly Written Book Proposals Directly To The Desk Of One Of The Most Sought After Publishers In The Country

Will Yours Be One Of Them?

I want to hear your big idea... and make it bigger. I'm talking about taking your idea and helping you become a best-selling author with a major trade-publishing house. Want to... ?

Meet an A-list agent.
Get a major trade publisher to publish your book.
Cash your advance and be the next New York Times best-selling author.

A day doesn't go by without someone asking to meet my agent or publisher. As the leader of the Think Big Revolution, it's my responsibility to help you take your big idea and get it out into the world. Unfortunately, up until now I've had to say no. Mostly because people aren't prepared.

Now, ask me again. Come on... do it! "Michael, can you introduce me to your publisher?" Your timing couldn't be better. Yes. Yes. And YES!

Hear me when I enthusiastically say:

Yes, please come meet an A-list agent.

Yes, I'd love to introduce you to my publisher.

Yes, my editor has agreed to accept your book proposal for review!

Let me say that again. Yes, my editor has agreed to accept and review your book proposal. And yes, of course... I'd be even more thrilled to personally deliver it for you.

Oh-yeah, that's a big YES!

Got your proposal ready to go?

Wait, you don't? Well, there's the problem. You think you are supposed to be writing the book, don't you? No, no, no, my friend. The proposal is the thing. It's the whole meal-deal. Not just a side order you can skip over.

You want to meet my agent? My editor? You need a full-blown, strike-the-deal, no-questions-asked proposal... one as good as my first. My first proposal sold for a sweet advance to one of the top 3 publishers in the country - in just two weeks. And, I was unknown.

So, what do you need to do?

Write a killer proposal.

But you don't know how to do that? No problem.

Introducing The Booked Solid Book Writing Intensive

So intense... so completely straight-forward and in-the-know that in 12 short yet, streamlined sessions your ready-for-the-big-time trade-publisher ready proposal will not only be written, but slung onto the desk of my editor.

Blast past the mistake 99% of 'wanna-be' authors make. They want to write the book first. Don't do it. Don't get sucked in. It never works. Why write the whole book or even the 75-page ebook when you can write the proposal and score a sweet advance? I'm telling you, this is how it is. It is not about the finished manuscript.

If the book proposal doesn't sell, you are dead in the water.

I know this can feel slightly backwards. I get it. I wanted to write the book first. Pour out my heart and soul. And then deal with proposals and marketing last. But, I promise you. If you truly want to get published, we gotta write a knock-your-socks-off proposal. The clock is ticking.

Unless you are contemplating self-publishing.

You may still be thinking about self-publishing because you think it's the quickest and easiest path to book yourself solid. However, it only makes sense if (1) you want a glorified business card to give to potential clients (2) need something to sell when you give a speech or (3) want something to show your friends and family. Which are all important things. However, you can do them quickly and credibly with an easy to produce information product.

But if writing 'the' book is your dream, if you...

Have been in business awhile...
Have a national or international reputation...
Want to be on par with your mentors...

You absolutely must go through a major publishing house.

Check out the most successful authors in the space you want to play. Who's publishing their books?

John Wiley & Sons.
HarperCollins.
Random House.

Virtually, every single self-help or business-help author on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller lists - all of them have trade publishers.

So, here I offer you in my right hand - access to a major trade publisher. And, in my left hand - the do it all yourself and then pay for the publishing and printing of the book - self-publishing option. Which do you choose?

It's a no brainer.

It took about 3 minutes for me to know I'd made the wisest investment of my life. Honest and respectful feedback had my left and right brains collaborating. I wish the course didn't have to come to an end...but that's what they say about all good things. Deborah Diak, Author of Generation Free

Look self-publishing is a great option that didn't exist 20 years ago. However, it should be your second option, not your first. It is what you resort to after (and only after) you've hit the pavement, knocked on every door and left no stone unturned. If you've done that... if you've really swung for the fences and it doesn't work out, go the self-publishing route. But, promise me you won't give up easily. Any doubts you may have are just small-small thinking. I believe in you. I believe in your work. I know you're better than that. And, I can help.

Your Big Idea Will Be Penned Into A Highly Polished, Comprehensive, Ready-For-The-Big-Time Book Proposal

One proposal will seal the deal with a:

Knock their socks off introduction.
Compelling and articulate book overview.
Comprehensive detailed synopsis.
Perfectly organized and framed table of contents.
Seriously sexy sample chapter(s) that sells.
Celebrated expert author profile.
Detailed line-by-line marketing plan (If this doesn't rock, your book won't sell, period.).
Full-on competitive industry analysis.
Original production and design specifications.
Flawless and well thought out platform.

Here is the course schedule. Add it to your calendar right now! If you miss a call, no big deal, it's recorded and placed in the learning environment. You can download it, stream it or play it on your mobile device.

Interactive Tele-Seminars with Michael Port (me)
All calls are 3:00pm-4:30pm ET (of course they're recorded)

Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Break Week - Get writing done.

Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009

Plus, I have an added bonus so you can work faster, better and have more fun!

In addition to the 90-minute tele-seminars with me, you also have access to three 60-minute weekly work sessions facilitated by a Book Yourself Solid Certified Coach (yes, that's 3 extra optional work sssions every week).

These work sessions are designed to help you absorb the learning... and most importantly... get your work done.

So, in addition to the 10 hours of high-level coaching you get from me you also have 36 hours of small group work sessions led by a BYS Certified Coach and supported by your fellow authors.

You can choose any (or all) of the 3 different work sessions each week. We've set them up on different days and times of the week so you can always fit one into your schedule. (This way there is no excuse!) Times will be announced at the start of the program.

Each work session is made up of like-minded, soon-to-be big authors from across the globe that support, inspire and serve as productive accountability partners. They've even been known to celebrate and jump for joy when you succeed!

Here's what you'll be doing, week-by-week, step-by-step to complete your rockin' book proposal...

MODULE 1 – PUT ON YOUR MARKETING HAT

The purpose of a book proposal is to convince a publisher you have a salable idea. That you are the perfect person to write it and you can and will promote it. For that you have to put on your marketing hat.

Session 1 - October 15, 2009

Select a Subject that Will Get You Booked Solid

Establish your marketing position and find the sizzle that will get the biggest and best editors excited about your book.

    * Review the must-have parts of a compelling Book Proposal.
    * Discover what the sales rep wants and needs from you.
    * Seal the deal with a crisp and clear selling handle.

Focus Your Project: Prepare a Passionate Mission Statement, Winning Title and Hard-Hitting Selling Platform

Know (intimately) why you are writing this book. Decide exactly how you will position yourself in the market. Write a compelling title that attracts, appeals and sells. Design your mission statement and platform to intrigue and persuade publishers.

    * Let your personal and powerful mission statement guide your book and the proposal process.
    * Establish your selling platform.
    * Amp up your title appeal factor with the Title Effectiveness Check List.

Session 2 - October 29, 2009

How to Find the Marketing Potential for Your Book

Where are you going to market your book? Who wants what you have to offer? How do you make money in the front and back matter?

    * Where to market your book.- subsidiary rights and spin-offs and how to negotiate them
    * Learn how to write your Back and Front End matter to earn you money
    * How to ask for and get great testimonials for your book.

How You Will Sell Your Book

There's no two ways about it, you're going to have to do a lot of promoting for your book. We'll make that easy for you with a personalized promotional plan that will prove to a potential editor that you will make your book sell as well as you want it to.

* Design your Promotional Plan
* Decide on your Promotional Partners

Check out the competition and line up your resources

Prove to the editor your book is different than the competition and is necessary in the marketplace.

* Check out the competition - research competitive and complementary titles
* Tidy up loose ends by gathering the resources you need to complete your book

Session 3 - November 12, 2009

Conversation with an Editor

Here is a unique opportunity to talk with my personal Editor and learn exactly what they are looking for and why. Learn what to do and what not to do.

MODULE 2 – PUT ON YOUR WRITING HAT

You have shown the potential editor you have a salable idea and exactly how you are going to help promote our book now let's show why you are the perfect person to write this book.

Session 4 - November 19, 2009

Put on Your Writing Hat And Create a Powerful Outline

We'll discuss outline strategies for six types of books and offer you specific keys for effective outlines.

    * Outline Strategies for six types of books
    * Keys for Effective Outlines
    * How to make your book stand out

Let Them Know How Well You Can Write This Book

You proved you've got a great idea, now you must convince a potential publisher you are the absolute best possible person to write it. You have the skill, you have the knowledge and you have the passion! Let's prove it to them.

* How to write a compelling bio
* Guidelines for creating your two sample chapters

Break Week – Complete the parts of the proposal you have learned thus far

Session 5 – December 3, 2009

What Else Can You Do - Additional Promotional Ideas

How you can leverage your book into other products and publicity.

* Additional creative promotional ideas that show the editor you mean business.
* Fill in the specifics in your Promotional Plan

Do You Need an Agent?

Let's get this book to market. Do you need an agent? Where and how do you submit your query letter and proposal? Have a conversation with my agent.

    * Why you need an agent – or not
    * How and where to submit your query letter and proposal
    * How to make your proposal pop

Session 6 - December 17, 2009

Let's Make It Happen! Assemble Your Proposal

It's time to assemble your proposal and submit it. How can I make my proposal stand out?

* Assemble your proposal and add the finishing touches
* How to make your proposal pop

Add the finishing touches

We end this course with clearly defined next steps to get your completed book proposal into the hands of the perfect publisher for you!

* The Book Proposal Check List

Submit your proposal to one of the three biggest book publishing companies in the world.!!!!!

Bonus:

* Proposal Development Sessions with a Certified Book Yourself Solid Coaches Cara Lumen and Sharon Saylor

* Give and receive peer reviews of your content throughout the course

* BIG BIG BONUS – Michael's editor has agreed to look at your proposal!!!!! This is not an agreement to publish but it is a major connection and opportunity.

I wanted to thank you for putting together a remarkable program. Little did I know that, after all these years in business, writing my book proposal would force me to get crystal clear not only on my target market but also on the entire focus of my business. The course has been intense, but extremely valuable. Thank you for all the encouragement and support! - Monique Gallagher

Create A Perfectly Crafted, Over The Top Proposal That Any Major Publisher Would Die To Read

Use my knowledge, resources, systems and contacts and soon feel what it's like to be a published author. I can't explain it, something happens. When you become a trade published author and your books are on the shelves of Barnes & Noble and Borders, people begin to treat you differently. Suddenly you become the expert. They start to realize what you've always known deep down.

You are a superstar. And in no time, you become one.

I'm proof. My first book deal was the crème de le crème of my business. Before Book Yourself Solid came out, I'd be lucky to get a grand or two for a speaking gig. The day after it came out, I booked a speaking gig for $5,000. 6 months later, $10,000. And, it's doubled since then. Because of the book, I got more clients and set higher fees. A book from a big publishing house comes with instant credibility, an advance and residuals. And once it happens, it happens lickety-split.

As a published author you:

Create demand for your products and services.
Build your business and your reputation.
Increase sales and score a sweet book advance.
Generate new client leads.
Receive ongoing royalty checks.
Get booked on network TV.
Get the coveted shelf space.
Do radio interviews, podcasts and guest expert spots.
Land highly paid speaking gigs.

It only took me 2 weeks. Two weeks after I submitted the Book Yourself Solid proposal it was a go. The book was out in the marketplace before I knew it. I quadrupled my income the first year and got 14,000 new subscribers the day the book came out. Every major bookstore in the country carries my books on the shelves. The only reason I tell you this is because the success of each book goes right back to the proposal.

Put your best pen forward and learn from the best.

You get in your hand all 4 of my personally written, successfully sold book proposals for your cheat sheet using pleasure.
90-minute sessions with me over the next 3 months.
Special guest lectures and Q&A sessions with an A-list agent.
The first 3 questions every editor must have answered before they even look at the proposal.
In depth work session and Q&A with a Senior Editor from one of the biggest publishing houses in the country. Ask questions about your title, concept, content, marketing plan and more.
Writing style and expression sessions from my personal copywriter.
Cut to the chase advice from the largest professional and academic book publisher.

Your Professional, Publisher-Ready Book Proposal...

D - O - N - E! (snap)

There are two great options you can choose. Which is best for you?

Option #1: I do it all. For real. I'm making an exclusive offer to write the proposal for 3 select people.

I'm not kidding. My team and I will actually write your publisher-perfect proposal with you and for you. This is more than the how-to portion of the program. It means I roll up my sleeves and dig in the trenches with you... and for you. While we sit together on the calls, you brainstorm, prep and draft. Then, we create the final masterpiece - your complete proposal from beginning to end, with your input of course.

I'm offering this because I know there are a few of you out there who are serious about your first book, but need my in-depth perspective and skill to turn your proposal into a proper sales pitch. That's what I will do for you. I've heard your brilliant ideas. I want to help you get them out in the world in a way that you get the call back from the editor. And, I don't want to see the actual writing or spinning the book into a proper pitch weigh you down or hold you back. I've handled everything. Not only are we writing the proposal, we are shaping the entire book. Coming up with chapters, titles, competitive advantages and the ultra-important marketing plan. Imagine how great your final book will be if I do this for you.

It's off the hook!

There's not a single excuse left. It will never get any easier or more sure than this. All the pressure if off… and your proposal will officially be on the desk of one of the most important publishing houses in the industry at the start of the New Year!.

Let's be incredibly clear and also realistic. There is no guarantee your proposal will be sold. However, I absolutely guarantee it will be on my publisher's desk. It might just be the exact proposal he's looking for but if it's not, at the end of the course you will have a highly polished, over-and-above industry standard proposal to present to scores of agents and publishers. And, you'll know exactly how to approach the other major trade-publishers.

These 3 exclusive spots are available by application only. Reserve your seat with an application and $10,000 deposit. 60 days from the start of the program (when the proposal is close to being complete) the final payment of $10,000 is due. If for some reason we are unable to accept your application, we will immediately refund your full deposit. Applications are reviewed first come, first served until all 3 participants have been selected.

Register now for Option 1.

Option #2: Huge savings on the most affordable book proposal writing course I've offered (Open only to 10 people.)

All the knowledge, resources, contacts, templates, how-to's, must-do's and personal advice to write your very own best-selling book proposal is now 50% OFF.

The full price of the course is $4,995. The first 10 participants get 50% OFF and save $2,500 off the expert book proposal writing system that is turning business owners into best-selling authors.

Get in the Book Proposal Book Writing Course now at the lowest price I've ever offered it. When you start, you'll have all 4 of my personal book proposals to use as a template plus the learn the exact method I used to write them in 3 months. I don't know if you understand how significant these proposals are to your success. My success stems from these 4 proposals. They are the very thing that led me to expand my business, success and reputation into big ticket coaching programs, speaking gigs, TV network spots and a subscriber following of 50,000 plus.

How do you say no to your dream when all I can say is yes?!

I'm on board to do my part. Spill it all and give you a treasure trove of strategies, secrets and exclusive access to my editor. He's on board, too. He's agreed to accept and read 25 proposals. But, only 25 proposals and no more. The first 10 people save 50%.

This is the opportunity of a lifetime.

I've never known him to extend himself like this. There's not much time. You've got one shot to save 50% OFF and enroll now while I show you how to write your perfectly written and presented book proposal. We'll even set up a payment plan if you want.

Right now, you can...

Pay the Full Price of $4,995.00 (but why would you want to do that?)

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Take 50% OFF and make only one payment today of $499 with 4 more monthly payments.

The price is a steal. Let me explain why.

Compare: there are pay-to-play businesses out there who are charging $10,000 to publish under a hybrid self/entrepreneurial publishing model. You get paid nothing in advance. On top of that, you have to buy all your own copies of the book. 1,000 copies will send you upward of another $5-10K. Conservatively. you're at $20,000 and your books still aren't on the shelves. If you do it alone, you are a SKU in the system buried under thousands of other titles from similar self-publishers. Instead, do it with me for only $499 per month, finish your propopal in 3 months and let me put in right on the desk of one of the top publishers in the world.

Save your spot for Option 2. Get 50% OFF today.

Will Your Proposal Be Presented To One Of The Most Reputable Publishers In The Industry?

When you ultimately decide when and how you are going to take your book out to the world, consider the publisher's credentials. Can the publisher take you to the top of the best-seller list?

I’ve published 4 books in the last 3 years. Book Yourself Solid has been one of the best-selling marketing books since its release. The Contrarian Effect was selected the 9th best business book by the editorial board of Amazon.com and it was awarded the title of "Best Sales Book of 2008" by 800-CEO-READ.

The Think Big Manifesto: Think You Can’t Change Your Life (And The World)? Think Again is a New York Times Bestseller. The success of my books might not mean a thing to you, but it should. The success of my books ALWAYS goes straight back to the proposal. If you don't do the proposal, you probably haven't thought through the book.

Thank you, Michael, for this valuable program. I had already read 3 books on how to write a book proposal, taken another teleseminar, and written 2 other proposals before I took this class. My other proposals were rejected, but they didn't tell me why, so I didn't know how to improve. I was stuck. I thought the content for this proposal class wouldn't be that different but that having the deadlines, accountability and inside access to an editor would be the main difference. Those were definitely major perks no other program had, but the content was different. By learning live from you and having you read each proposal, I was able to see where I was missing the mark and specifically how to improve it. Also, having the Q&A session with the editor was great. Again, I've heard many teleseminars by agents and editors and they all say about the same thing, but your editor was much more forthcoming and honest and specific. It was really helpful. Not only is your content fresh and the format effective, but the learning environment, feedback and special inside track with the editor will likely be found nowhere else. This could be the best shot anyone will get to have their book proposal accepted by a major publisher. Jody Johnston Pawel, author of The Parent's Toolshop

The book proposal orchestrates the entire book.

When you are crystal clear on the overview of the book, you know exactly what you are going to call it, who the audience is, what the competition is like in the marketplace and how you want to tackle it. You've worked it. You have a perfectly, structured organized Table of Contents based on the most appropriate self or business framework. You have a line-by-line, step-by-step, day-by-day marketing plan written, ready to execute.

Sure, I think the content of the book is important, too. But, you are going to write a good book. And now, the biggest trade publisher wants to see your proposal.

The door is wide open.

Think bigger than you ever have before. Imagine what a book with your name on it in every Barnes & Noble and airport bookrack in the country will do for you and your business. Without a publisher like Wiley, I wouldn’t be writing you now. Or, you wouldn't recognize me. I would be lost in a sea of mediocrity.

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To New York Times Best-selling Author

I'm honored to bring together some of the most established, sought-after literary professionals in the industry: authors, agents, editors and publishers. Meet the people who helped create my success and continue to support me. Their knowledge, resources and industry experience will blow you away!

By enrolling or applying, you acknowledge and understand that your order will be processed promptly. That you're committed to spending time learning book proposal writing techniques from Michael Port, his associates and the other participants in the Booked Solid Book Writing Course so that you can make your own dreams come true.

Payments, once received or charged, are final and non-refundable unless I am unable to accept your application. Then any payments you have made will be returned immediately. If you choose the payment plan option you are committing to make all payments until you are paid in full.

My goal is to serve you to the best of my ability and help you gain measurable results. Studies suggest, and my experience demonstrates, that unconditional refunds for high-level coaching programs reduce the overall success rates of the participants because it lowers the level of accountability. We're coming together to increase accountability. In fact, just a few weeks from now, you'll be amazed when you look back at what you've accomplished. You'll feel truly accomplished and so proud.

Write it already. Get a bigwig to look at it. You're in like Flynn!

The book proposal IS the project. If you don't nail the proposal, you'll never get your book published by a major publisher. It's that simple. Booked Solid Book Writing takes you through the entire process... step-by-step... and finally to my publisher.

This is your chance. The proposal has got to be tight. When it hits my editor's desk, and it soon will, it better be remarkable. We've only got a few seconds to grab his attention. If he likes what he reads, you get the call.

These links will take you one step closer to your future as a potentially best-selling, trade-published author:

You've got one shot to save 50% OFF and enroll while I show you how to write your perfectly written and presented book proposal.

Right now, you can...

Pay the Full Price of $4,995.00 of $4995 (but why would you want to do that?)

Take 50% OFF and make only one payment of $2,499 or...

Take 50% OFF and make only one payment today of $499 with 4 more montly payments.

The bigger you think about who you are, the more you offer the world. Give the world what it has been waiting for. The biggest you in the biggest and best book, ever.

Ready and waiting for you with love and support,

Michael Port
New York Times bestselling author of...
Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid,The Contrarian Effect, and The Think Big Manifesto