Sell Your Novel to a Major Publisher: The Complete Roadmap

Sell Your Novel to a Major Publisher: The Complete Roadmap udemy course

Master the query letter, get an agent, land a book deal, and launch your writing career!

“Because of Jessica’s help, I now have an agent and my first book deal.”
- Brad G

“This course is the complete package…my debut novel sold shortly after following Jessica's advice."
- Ara G,


Do you dream of:

• Seeing your novel on bookstore shelves worldwide?

• Getting paid to write fiction?

• Working with major publishers?

• Launching your career as a professional author?

This course will guide you there—step by step!

Taught by Jessica Brody, bestselling author of more than twenty novels published by several major publishers like Simon & Schuster, Random House, Macmillan, and Disney Press. Her novels have been translated in more than 20 languages and several have been optioned for film and TV.

In this comprehensive course, Jessica reveals her proven roadmap to landing a major book deal.

The road to publication can be a very long, daunting and complicated process with plenty of opportunities to get lost, frustrated and make mistakes that could cost you weeks, even months of wasted time and effort. 

In this course, Jessica puts you on the fast-track to selling your novel by laying out a simple, straightforward path to publication, complete with exercises, templates, and tools that will guide you through each step of the process. 

What You'll Achieve: 

• Write query letters that make literary agents request your full manuscript

• Land the perfect agent using Jessica's proprietary "Magic Query Maximizer" system

• Learn how to identify reputable agents and avoid costly scams

• Navigate book contracts and understand advances, royalties, and rights

• Build a career as a traditionally published author with global reach

• Tap into additional income streams from foreign rights and film/TV options

This Course Is Perfect For You If:

• You've completed a novel and are ready to pursue publication

• You're currently writing a novel and want to understand the path ahead

• You're choosing between traditional and self-publishing

• You dream of seeing your book in major bookstores worldwide

What Sets This Course Apart:

Jessica Brody brings 20+ years of industry experience and over 20 book deals to your journey. As Udemy's "Breakout Instructor of 2016," she breaks down the complex publishing process into actionable steps, helping you avoid costly mistakes and fast-track your path to publication.

"As always, Jessica Brody delivers an insider's knowledge and the tools to move forward in the process, now!"
- Sue M.

“It was Brody’s research techniques and the Magic Query Maximizer system that landed me my “Top Choice” literary agent.
- Ara G.


INSIDE THIS COURSE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

The Complete Publication Roadmap

• Four proven methods to pitch your novel effectively

• Six essential tools for finding your perfect literary agent

• Step-by-step guide to writing compelling query letters

• The Magic Query Maximizer—Jessica’s unique, proven method for maximizing responses from agents

• How to identify legitimate agents and avoid industry scams

Beyond the Book Deal

• Navigating your first book contract

• The journey from book deal to book release

• How your agent sells your novel internationally

• Working with film agents to adapt your book

• Understanding advances and royalties

• Creating additional income streams from your novel

• Behind-the-scenes of the publishing industry

Important Note:

This course focuses exclusively on traditional publishing—selling your novel to established publishing houses. While self-publishing is a valid path, this course specifically teaches you how to navigate the traditional publishing industry and launch a career as a traditionally published author.

"Jessica Brody's courses are all thorough, entertaining, and extremely helpful. This one convinced me to try the traditional publishing route. It feels like a much less mysterious process after completing the course."
-Tricia G.

THE TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING ADVANTAGE

✓ Upfront payment for your work

✓ Zero out-of-pocket expenses

✓ Professional editorial team support

✓ Dedicated sales force for bookstore placement

✓ In-house publicity and marketing

✓ Global distribution opportunities

✓ Film and TV rights representation

All of this - and more - can be part of YOUR publishing journey.

Ready to see your novel on bookstore shelves worldwide?

Check out the free previews to sample what you'll learn, then enroll to start your path to publication today!

PRAISE FOR JESSICA'S UDEMY COURSES:

• 10+ writing courses

• Over 70,000 students enrolled

• Average Rating 4.7 stars!

"Jessica is truly a gifted teacher!" - Vicky

"Jessica is a LEGEND...Completely worth it." - Ras

"Superb. Clear and engaging - Dan

"Just, WOW! Jessica Brody provides much more than a boatload... try a cruise ship FULL of tips, tricks, resources, references, and actionable steps" - Tracy

"Thorough, accurate, and well-presented --I would recommend Jessica Brody’s courses to any writer eager to rise." - Mark

"Jessica Brody breaks down these concepts with clarity and amazing insight."  - Mike

"Jessica Brody's courses are all thorough, entertaining, and extremely helpful." - Tricia

"As always, Jessica Brody delivers an insider's knowledge and the tools to move forward in the process, now!" - Sue

"Very informative and well worth the time and cost." - Noel

"Clear, concise, & well-narrated with an abundance of enthusiasm." - Christopher

"This course is worth far more than the price of admission!" - Talmage

"Jessica Brody has a gift for distilling lots of hard-earned information into concise and tasty bites." - Katherine

"If you write (or plan to write), get this course" - Scott