Pitching your Projects to the Press

Our Mission:The British Institute of Interior Design is committed to encouraging and supporting creativity and competence in the field of interior design through facilitating best practice, practical professional support, development opportunities and education.Our Standards:In addition to rigorous entry requirements which assess training, experience and professionalism, we require our members to continue their professional development throughout their career to ensure their continued expertise in design process, practice and regulatory matters.The British Institute of Interior Design isthe only professional organisation for interior designers which has been granted the prestigious and rare accolade of Institute status by the Minister of State as the pre-eminent body in its field.History:The organisation was founded in 1965 as the Interior Decorators and Designers Association (IDDA). In 2001, the IDDA was amalgamated with the globally recognised International Interior Design Association UK Chapter (IIDA), to form the British Interior Design Association (BIDA). The Secretary of State recognised the BIDA as the pre-eminent body in the field in 2009 and granted Institute status so it became the British Institute of Interior Design.Outreach:The British Institute of Interior Design is a member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the All Parliamentary Design and Innovation Group (APDIG), the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) and the Creative Industries Federation.

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Learn how to get your work noticed and published in the press in this practical and inspirational workshop

If you’ve ever wondered the best way to get your work noticed and published in the press, this practical and inspirational workshop will provide invaluable insider tips.In Part 1, we’ll look at assessing the publication market and pinpointing how to identify the right feature options for you and your project.In Part 2, we’ll focus on pitching, including what images and information to send, what editors are looking for, how to make your submission stand out in a fresh way, and what happens next after a publication says Yes.In Part 3, we’ll investigate additional options including collaborating with photographers and freelance writers, putting work with photo agencies, building a profile to get you noticed, plus Q &amp; A. WHAT TO EXPECT<ul><li>how to assess which publications to approach, and the importance of identifying a match between your project and the publication</li><li>why it’s worth waiting until your project is 100% ready before pitching</li><li>how publishing timelines work and an insight into decision-making</li><li>why sometimes it will be a yes - and how to re-group if it is a no!</li><li>tips and takeaways from editors and photographers</li></ul> WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH<ul><li>an insider’s guide to professional pitching</li><li>an understanding of what editors look for in a pitch-worthy house</li><li>the lowdown on what information and images to send – and when</li><li>a new confidence to approach the press with great stories</li><li>an appreciation of the importance of networking with the press</li></ul> WHO SHOULD ATTENDThis CPD is for interior designers at all stages of their careers, member and non-member tickets are availableABOUT THE SPEAKERJudith Wilson is a London-based interiors journalist, author, and lecturer. Her work has appeared in numerous national magazines including House &amp; Garden, Homes &amp; Gardens, The English Home, Living etc and Country Homes &amp; Interiors. She is the author of 14 books on interior design: her latest is Think Home (Ryland Peters &amp; Small). Her books have been published widely in the Europe and the US.<a href="https://www.judithwilsonwrites.com/" title="https://www.judithwilsonwrites.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">judithwilsonwrites.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/judithwrites/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/judithwrites/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@judithwrites</a>Additional InformationAdvertised price does not include VATOnce you have registered for this event and your purchase has been verified, you will be emailed the Zoom meeting link the day before the session. If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to the <a href="https://biid.org.uk/biid-event-terms-and-conditions" title="https://biid.org.uk/biid-event-terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BIID event terms and conditions</a>

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