Online Writing Course

Live Online: How to Pitch Your Writing

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20th November 2021
10am-12pm

A two-hour live masterclass with literary agent, Ben Dunn, on how to shape your proposal and pitch your non-fiction or fiction book

Modern publishing is, increasingly, dominated by genre, sales and retail, i.e. the book trade. As a result, pitching your book has become a crucial part of ‘selling’ yourself as a writer, not just to a potential agent, but also to help with your ultimate goal: to find the right publisher for your writing. Using examples of some of the best (and worst) proposals, this Zoom masterclass aims to help you distil your masterpiece down into its ‘pitch’ form, as well giving tips on how to concentrate your CV into its most effective iteration. From writing your pitch email, to crafting your book’s synopsis, to how and when to approach your chosen agents, this session will help you with the next step towards your goal of becoming a published author.

Near to the date of the workshop, you will receive a Zoom link by email. This is a live online event only. To take part, you will need a computer or smart device and reliable internet connection.

If you do not receive an invitation link, or if you have any other questions, please contact us at info@londonlitlab.co.uk.

Course dates

20th November 2021
10am-12pm

Course location

This is an online course

Cost

£35

Half-price place

There will be one half price place and one free place available to writers who are on a low wage. Please get in touch if you would like to apply for one of these places, stating clearly whether you want the free place or half price place and giving us a reason why. Please write to ennis@londonlitlab.co.uk with How to Pitch Your Writing as the subject field, by October 10th latest. 

Further Info

The course will run with a minimum of 20 participants. Any questions at all, please drop us a line at info@londonlitlab.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help!

About the tutor

Ben Dunn is a literary agent, with over 25 years’ publishing experience. Ben worked at HarperCollins, 4th Estate, Hodder, and latterly as managing director at Bonnier Books, and publishing director at Century/Arrow. During six years at Penguin Random House, he won the British Book Awards, Book of The Year, and was nominated for Imprint of the Year twice, as well as winning the Times Sports Book of the Year and William Hill Sports Book of the Year.

An agent since 2018, he has built up a select list of authors, and is working with them in the UK, internationally and, where relevant, for film and TV.

Ben also works with a number of talent agencies, helping artists with their book projects.

Live Online: How to Pitch Your Writing