You’ve Got the Book Idea—Now Create Your Winning Plan for It
Join the 2026 Book Proposal Writing Challenge
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Stop Hoping to Publish—Start Preparing to Publish
What Is This Challenge About?
The Book Proposal Writing Challenge is a focused, supportive 5-day experience designed to help you craft a compelling book proposal—one that captures the heart of your idea and clearly shows how it belongs in the publishing world.
Whether your goal is traditional publishing or self-publishing, this challenge helps you move from “I think I have a book…” to “Here’s how this book works.”
We'll break the process into clear, doable steps so you can:
- Clarify your book idea
- Prove its marketability
- Confidently articulate why your book deserves attention
- Know if your concept is ready to share with an agent or an editor
No guesswork.
No spinning.
Just steady progress with guidance.
Who Is This Challenge For?
This is for you if you are:
- A nonfiction, fiction, or memoir writer with a book idea you’d love to see published
- Someone who loves to write but you aren't sure if your idea is strong enough
- A writer who struggles to set aside focused, uninterrupted time to work on your project
- Feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by the publishing process
You're in the right place if you’ve been wondering:
How do I write a proposal that captures the heart of my book and gets the attention of agents and editors?
What do I need to do to make my project stand out from the competition?
What’s the best way to grab—and keep—a reader’s attention?
Why a Book Proposal Matters (even if you self-publish)
If you’re pursuing traditional publishing, a book proposal shows publishers that your book is a sound investment.
It explains:
• Why your book is needed
• Why you’re the right person to write it
• And how it can succeed in the marketplace
If you’re planning to self-publish, a book proposal functions as a comprehensive business plan—helping you make wise decisions about positioning, audience, and marketing before you invest time and money.
Either way, a strong proposal:
• Transforms an idea into a professional, marketable product
• Saves you time
• Increases your confidence
• And dramatically improves your chances of success
And if you’re planning to attend a writer’s conference this year, preparation matters.
When an agent or editor asks for your proposal, you don’t want to scramble—you want to be ready.
What To Expect and When
Hear What Others Have To Say
"I give Alice Crider all the credit for getting me going on a “real” writer’s journey. She directed me through each step of the process from a dream to an outline to a writer’s conference to a full proposal to finding an agent, and now to a contract with a traditional publisher. She has been a tremendous help and encouragement."
~Lori Kuykendall, author and speaker
"Alice approaches coaching and writing from a fresh perspective of enjoying what we do rather than from a duty to write. Her inspiring InkWell emails lift my attitude to new levels of confidence and accomplishment! "
~Judy Turner, author
“I haven’t published a book yet, but Alice has certainly helped with my clarity and confidence.”
~ Jane Curry Weber, Substack author & dietitian
"Being coached by Alice Crider as I wrote my first book has been one of the greatest highlights of my life. It was so assuring to have Alice alongside me as I walked that unknown journey. Her wisdom, experience, and lighthearted humor gave me the confidence necessary to create a finished product that I will always be grateful for."
~ Dale Sellers, author of Stalled: Hope and Help for Pastors Who Thought They'd Be There by Now
Regardless of what brought you here, you don't have to figure this out alone.
👇 Save your spot and get started:
Give yourself five days.
Give your book the attention it deserves.
And walk away with a plan you can actually use.
Meet Your Host
Alice Crider
Alice Crider is an author coach, freelance editor, an occasional ghostwriter, and a recently published author with more than 25 years of experience in traditional book publishing. She combines decades of publishing expertise with life-coaching insight to help writers recognize and remove obstacles—so they can write, finish, and publish with clarity and confidence.
Since 1998, she has worn many hats—including editor, literary agent, and director of acquisitions and development—and has worked with hundreds of writers at every stage of the journey.
Alice is the founder and coach of The InkWell Collective, an online membership community for writers who want clarity, momentum, and practical guidance in publishing. She also teaches writing and editing workshops at writers conferences nationally and internationally.
See more at alicecrider.com
Not Sure Yet? That’s Okay.
You don’t have to be certain.
You don’t have to feel ready.
You just have to be willing to explore your idea with support.
This challenge is designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re full of excitement, full of questions, or somewhere in between.
If you’re curious but cautious, this is a low-pressure way to move forward without committing to everything all at once.
Can't attend live?
No worries!
✨ Every session will be recorded.
✨ Prefer to work at your own pace? Replays will be available later the same day.
✨ Need time to think things through? You’ll still get the full experience.
Show up live when you can—and catch up when you can’t.
