The Basics: Three Ps Every Author Needs to Get a Book Deal
Welcome to Kind of a Big Book Deal with host Meghan Stevenson! If you’ve ever dreamed of landing a book deal but felt lost in the process, this episode is for you. Meghan, a former editor at top publishing houses, shares her hard-earned insights on what it takes to turn your book idea into a reality.
In this episode, Meghan introduces her Three P’s framework—Potential, Platform, and Proposal—the key elements every author needs to secure a traditional publishing deal. She explains why your book idea must be fresh and marketable, how to build an audience that publishers can’t ignore, and why your book proposal is the ultimate sales pitch. Meghan also emphasizes the importance of thought leadership and proof of past sales success when positioning yourself for a deal.
This episode is just the beginning—over the next three episodes, Meghan will detail each P, giving you the knowledge you need to take your book from idea to published success.
