Get your work noticed by agents, publishers and readers
So you've almost finished your novel. Congratulations – now comes the hard part. Finding the right agent, and persuading them to read your work, is notoriously tough. In this energising full day masterclass, you'll learn what it takes to get your writing noticed by agents, publishers and readers. Publishing expert Danuta Kean offers indispensable practical advice on researching your agent and potential market, writing your pitch letter, common pitfalls to avoid and using social media to improve your chances. You'll leave the course looking at the most daunting aspects of publishing in a whole new positive light.
Course description
This masterclass is for anybody who has finished (or is close to finishing) their book, and is now facing the daunting process of getting published.
In this full day masterclass you'll learn what it takes to get your work noticed by agents, publishers and readers. It will arm you with the techniques and knowledge to avoid common pitfalls and get the best chance of getting your book in front of an audience.
The course will cover:
- researching your agent and potential market.
- how to write a submission letter
- social media: the rules of engagement
- rejection: turning a negative into a positive
Tutor profile
Danuta Kean is an expert on the publishing industry, as well as Books Editor for Mslexia, the magazine for women writers. For five years she taught unpublished novelists on the acclaimed MA in Creative Writing at Brunel University, and has written about publishing for the Financial Times, Independent on Sunday and the Author. Find out more about Danuta on her website.
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Testimonials from previous Guardian Masterclasses
One of the most useful classes I have been to - really focused on the real world of publishing lots of helpful information.
A good collegiate feeling was created early in the day. Danuta Kean was very experienced and enabled this to happen.
Particularly useful to have an author and a publisher to listen to and ask questions of. Very enlightening.
Danuta was so positive and had so much valuable knowledge to share. She was friendly and very easy to talk to.
Details
Date: Saturday 22 March 2014
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: The Guardian, 90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 9GU
Price:£220 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 15
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