If you’ve ever thought about writing your story - whether that's for personal catharsis or for connection to your community - today’s episode is for you. Our goal with this episode is to empower survivors! In it we’re sharing some lesser-known literary world tips and tricks that help you organize, plan, write, and even publish your non-fiction works. For example, did you know you don’t even need to write your non-fiction book in order to pitch it to a publisher or an agent? You just have to write a non-fiction manuscript proposal, which is a fabulous tool for writers, whether your goal is to share your story with others or not.  If you have a loved one who's interested in penning their personal story, this is the episode for them! 

Resources: 

Nonfiction Authors Association Book Proposal Template:
https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/book-proposal-template-3/

Writing a Non-Fiction Query Letter:
https://blog.reedsy.com/non-fiction-query-letter/

Publishers Marketplace:
https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/

445 Agents Seeking Nonfiction Submissions in 2025:
https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-agents/nonfiction/

Alpha & Beta Readers: What Are They & Why Bother?
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/alpha-and-beta-readers-what-are-they-and-why-bother

JJ Comerford on What Came Next:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-came-next/id1674051643?i=1000728525469

Working for Justice: One Family’s Tale of Murder, Betrayal, and Healing
https://amzn.to/4qu4eR4

Amy B. Chesler on Instagram
http://www.instagram.com/amybchesler

For a list of survivor resources and non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources