Six Month Book Proposal Intensive

This is the book proposal writing container I wish I had when I was planning to sell my memoir.

Do you want to turn your idea into a book deal? Do you know you need to write a book proposal, but you have no idea what the hell that means? Over six months, Ruthie will take you through her 12-step methodology to write the draft of the book proposal you’ve always wanted to write. By the end of the class, you’ll have developed the structure and connective tissue that will give your book its glue and you’ll be ready to pitch the agent Ruthie invites to class.

Over the last six years I’ve not only sold two books to Big 5 publishers, and published one to wide acclaim, I’ve helped others sell, write and publish their books and essays too. And in that time I’ve figured out the method to help you cross the finish line with a completed book proposal and come out the other side transformed.

This six-month writing boot camp will help you get words on the page and develop the structure and connective tissue that will give your book proposal its glue. Whether you are writing creative non-fiction, memoir, or prescriptive nonfiction, are early in the writing process or already have a rough draft, the magic will happen with Ruthie’s guidance and feedback. 

What’s Included:

  • Two group classes/month that will hold you accountable to your writing goals and offer you a tight-knit community of peers who will provide feedback and support on your writing

  • Guest speakers—authors, agents, editors and publicists—who will offer insights on the writing and publishing landscape.

    *Ruthie will have limited 1:1 on-going coaching slots for students who are looking for more personalized support.

  • A completed draft of your book proposal

  • A roadmap of your book – with a clear structure and narrative arc

  • An understanding of where your book fits in the marketplace

  • A clear idea of what your book is not

  • The question or quest that is at the heart of your book

  • To be able to pull apart what the universal vs the personal story of your book

By the end of six months,
you will have:

Cost:
$1,000 monthly for 6 months

Upcoming Sessions

Wednesdays 3-5pm ET starting
January 14, 2026

Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25,
4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24

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Testimonials

“In Ruthie’s book incubator class, not only are you taken seriously as a writer, it’s a given that you’re a writer who plans to write and publish a book. This external expectation has a way of infecting your own thinking, fostering the belief that you really do have a book in you and this group will be the catalyst to help bring it to life. Writing a book at all is hard. Writing a book alone is even harder. Ruthie’s writing class is the ideal combination of emotional support, feedback on your writing, and the authentic belief that you can and will bring your book to life.”
– Barrett Brooks, Executive Coach

“Ruthie’s book incubator class is a gift. The writing community she assembles combined with her perspective, insight, and structure helped me take my book idea from a vague concept to a developed manuscript. She, along with the fellow writers in our class, pushed me to stay on track and provided encouragement when I felt like giving up. I now have the confidence, tools and momentum to get words on the page and make my vision a reality. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about writing their book.”
- Kaarsten Turner, Writer
and Conservationistist