On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How does public speaking strengthen my book proposal?” 

If you’re working on a nonfiction book proposal, public speaking isn’t just something you do after the book is published — it’s an asset that strengthens your proposal right now. Debra explains how speaking engagements provide proof of concept, build your author platform, and create valuable assets like photos, video clips, testimonials, and media coverage that agents and publishers care about. 

Your book proposal is a living document. Every talk and media moment adds value to your platform section, so add in new items with links whenever you have them, whether it’s for your first or next book proposal.

If you’re writing a nonfiction book proposal, public speaking can be one of your most powerful—and often underutilized—assets. And it should be part of your proposal strategy from the beginning.

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Book Proposal Expert Debra Eckerling is the author of “Your Goal Guide” and “52 Secrets for Goal‑Setting and Goal‑Getting.” Have a question about book proposals? Email Deb@TheBookProposalExpert.com. You might hear your question answered on a future episode! Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and follow @TheDEBMethod for more resources and tips. Learn more at TheBookProposalExpert.com.

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