Your Book Summary Worksheet

Write a summary that sells your book

“What’s your book about?”

If you want to sell your nonfiction book, you need to answer that all-important question. And you need to do it in less than 200 words. How do you know what to include?

This “fill-in-the-blanks” worksheet allows you to gather the 5 pieces of information your nonfiction book summary must have. Then, you follow a simple book summary template to write your draft. It’s even got a book summary example you can follow.

  • It’s easy to use: see your book summary at one glance
  • It’s fillable: you can add notes in each field
  • It’s reusable: copy it and print it over and over as you write other books.

Get ready to sell your nonfiction book when you use this Book Summary Worksheet.


Your Instructor


Kathy Widenhouse
Kathy Widenhouse

Kathy Widenhouse is a freelance content writer and publisher who specializes in writing for faith-based organizations and the nonprofit market. Her articles have appeared in more than 60 periodicals and she has written 8 books, with more than 100,000 in circulation. Kathy spent 20 years as a flutist in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. before turning to writing full-time. Today, she invests time in helping entrepreneurs and ministries have great writing for their organizations.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


How many times may I use the worksheet?
Use the worksheet over and over, as many times as you like!
How long do I have access to the worksheet?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the worksheet for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How should I use the worksheet?
Use the worksheet for recording your ideas for the elements your book summary must have. Then, complete your book summary draft right on the worksheet following a simple template.
Do I need a printer to use the worksheet?
No. You can print the template and use it manually if you choose, but the template is also completely fillable online.

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