Proposal Party
A Start-to-Finish Book Proposal Experience for Food Creators
When you enter the party, people want to know two things: What did you bring, and when your cookbook is coming out?
And you think: Omg… I don’t even know where I’d start.
You imagine your book on shelves. People cooking your recipes, reading your stories, talking about your work. You imagine walking into that next party and responding with confidence when someone asks, So… what’s next?
Proposal Party is the sparkling, champagne-popping, start-to-finish experience that gets you there. Together, we take your book idea from I don’t even know where to start to a full, submission-ready proposal—structured, celebratory, and ready to impress.
When it’s done, it should feel like: a bottle of Chandon popping open on a 68-degree day in Yountville.
Bubbles in the air. Laughter. Cheers. Bright. Clear. Worth celebrating.
Pull up a chair. The party’s getting started. 🥂🎉
You love cooking. You love writing. You’ve got stories to tell. But the book proposal? That’s a whole different recipe.
Maybe you’ve tried courses, workshops, or free templates, but they leave you scattered and unsure.
Maybe your ideas are great, but your pitch doesn’t quite pop.
Maybe people keep asking about your book and you want to answer with confidence instead of panic.
Proposal Party isn’t just about finishing something. It’s about creating a proposal that sells your book idea, showcases your unique voice, and is ready for agents and publishers to dig into—and love.
Why You Need Proposal Party
Who Proposal Party Is For
This experience is for you if you:
Constantly get people asking about your book—and you want to answer with confidence
Have recipes, stories, or ideas that are begging to become a book
Care deeply about voice, taste, and leaving a long-term mark
Want someone to collaborate with you, not just comment on the work
Do your best work when someone else is holding the structure
Are ready to commit, show up, and finally finish the proposal
Want developmental guidance throughout—not just copy edits—so your proposal is ready for agents and publishers to tear into it like a pinata (and love every second!)
This is not for you if you want a template, a rush job, or someone to write the proposal for you.
“I was afraid of investing in something that I felt (in the beginning, when I had no idea how much work actually went into it) I could do myself. Also, I thought “maybe I can do this faster on my own”.
A first proposal is difficult to navigate, and it’s so easy to get lost or off track. Amanda paved a path for me and helped shape and create clarity in my story, thoughts, and ideas in a way that I don’t think I could have done alone.
Amanda really got to know me; she understood my story, my personality, and what is meaningful to me. She always made me feel supported, validated, empowered, cared for.”
Great proposals don’t just share an idea — they show publishers how the book will sell.
This add-on gives you access to Stephanie Moon, a book marketing expert who’s reviewed proposals, sat in acquisition meetings, and knows what makes an editor say yes. She has also led campaigns for New York Times bestsellers, secured major brand partnerships, and media features, includes Oprah’s Holiday Favorite Things list.
In this add-on, Stephanie reviews your marketing and promotion section with in-line comments, then joins you for a 30-minute strategy call to sharpen your positioning, clarify your reach, and make sure your proposal speaks the language publishers actually listen to.
No guesswork. No filler. Just top-shelf insight from someone who’s been inside the room.
FAQs
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I’ve found that clients who are particularly motivated take about six months with their book proposals.
You’re essentially writing your whole book and your marketing plan in one shot. This gives us time to dig deep into your why and uncover pieces of your story you have skipped over.
If you’re curious about what goes into a cookbook proposal, you can find my blog post on How to Write a Cookbook Proposal here.
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Fair! This might happen. Life is unpredictable. But when you apply to work with me, we’ll look at your life season and commitments to make sure we’re making the best plan possible with what we know at the moment.
“Worst case” scenario being that you need more time?
You’ll have the option for monthly coaching.
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100%. Meet Proposal Party: Champagne Sprint 🍾
Pop the cork and fast-track your book proposal
You’ve got your idea, now let’s move fast, have fun, and make it shine.
Champagne Sprint is the accelerated 3-month version of Proposal Party, designed for creators who want to go from spark to submission-ready proposal in record time.
Think of it as your VIP happy hour for your book: intensive, focused, and full of inspiration. You’ll get the same coaching, deadlines, developmental edits, and polish, just on a tighter timeline. Pop the cork, dive in, and let’s make your proposal sparkle.
Package starts at $14,999 -
Great question! I can’t guarantee any specific outcome from us working together. Yes, there are insights and connections I have from doing this work, but every project is unique.
Plus, the industry is constantly changing, and that includes when agents and editors are looking for.
We’ll work together to craft a story only you can tell, target your ideal agent or publisher, and what happens from there is up to you and little bit of fate.
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You can do that here 🥳
When you sign up, you’ll be sent an application form straight to your inbox. From there, you’ll give me all the details of the book you’re dreaming of.
If I feel like we’re a good fit, you’ll receive a link to schedule a free 30 minute call with me where we’ll dig deeper into your application and any questions you have.
Investment
$5,499 total (payment plans available)
Includes everything listed above: coaching, deadlines, shaping pieces, complete developmental proposal review with in-line comments, final 1:1 calls, and curated resources.
Add VIP Marketing & Promotion review with Stephanie Moon for $500.
Ready to Join Proposal Party?
Proposal Party has limited availability, so each client gets my full attention.
If this feels like the right next step for your book, I’d love to hear about your idea.
I’ll bring the structure.
You bring the story. 🥂🎉
How Proposal Party Works
Proposal Party is a six-month premium, hands-on, start-to-finish coaching. We start with my proprietary framework that treats every book idea like a magazine pitch—tight, intentional, and ready to sell.
Here’s what’s included:
Four months of 1:1 coaching
2×30-min calls per month aligned with deadlines
1×60-min deep-dive call per month for strategy, pitch shaping, and big-picture guidance
Two deadlines per month, up to 25 pages each (standard manuscript formatting)
In-line notes + detailed feedback letters
Pre-call agenda to dive into what matters most
Shaping additional pieces as your proposal evolves
1–2 months of final polish
Complete developmental proposal review with in-line comments
Includes query guidance if needed
Two 60-minute calls to review all feedback and finalize your submission
Access to curated resources
Agents, creatives, publishing contacts, articles, podcasts, videos—resources for every stage
Deadlines fall on either the 1st & 3rd Monday or 2nd & 4th Monday at 8am CST. Once set, they’re set.