# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Proposal Bootcamp - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an up-to-the-minute look at the complexities of the current publishing industry.About this EventWhether your goal as an author is to be published by a traditional publisher, a hybrid press, or as a self-published project, a strong, persuasive book proposal is the essential business plan you need to give your book the greatest chance to be a bestseller. This workshop will offer an up-to-the-minute look at the complexities of the current publishing industry, including digital and audio publishing, social and influencer media, AI as tool and threat, and much more. It will also give you a comprehensive look at all the elements - style AND substance - that make up a great book proposal. By the end of the session you will have a clear picture of how to successfully navigate the challenging path from book idea to author tour. In person attendees may bring their own synopsis or proposal draft for critique and tune-up.About the Workshop LeadThe workshop will be taught by literary agent Ted Weinstein, who for decades has been one of the Bay Area's most successful advocates for non-fiction writers. He represents a wide range of bestselling authors, including Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal (THE WILLPOWER INSTINCT, forthcoming JOY IS A RISK WORTH TAKING), creativity guru Austin Kleon (Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, forthcoming Don't Call It Art), Stanford mathematician and NPR's "Math Guy" Keith Devlin (The Man of Numbers, Unfinished Game), visual thinking expert Dan Roam (The Back of the Napkin), and many others. His agency web site, with many useful resources for writers, is www.twliterary.com.COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: We strongly encourage attendees to wear masks at our events, although they will NOT be required. We will have masks available for attendees who want them. Do NOT attend the event if you, or any member of your family, have any respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat), or have had a significant exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.ACCESSIBILITY: We never want cost to be a barrier to admission for our community. Please email events [at] keplers [dot] org if you would like to attend this event but cannot afford a ticket. To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for this event, please email events [at] keplers [dot] org at least one week prior to the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/book-proposal-bootcamp/100001984566826802 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 48.24, max: 48.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Menlo Park - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kepler's Books - **lat**: 37.453569 - **long**: -122.182167 - **full address**: Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Proposal Bootcamp - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/755500fc0dec884f88e5195164326028d8254884227c4e566307072e2340d37b-rimg-w800-h1200-dc1a191a-gmir.jpg?v=1772818653 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Proposal Bootcamp being held? - **A:** Book Proposal Bootcamp takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Book Proposal Bootcamp? - **A:** Tickets for Book Proposal Bootcamp are priced at USD 48 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 48 + USD 3 feeAvailableVirtual AdmissionUSD 48 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Proposal Bootcamp? - **A:** Book Proposal Bootcamp is organized by Kepler's Literary Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Proposal Bootcamp is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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