An indispensable guide on how to make sure your submission to agents or publishers is as professional as possible. Don't get lost in the slush pile because of something you have done wrong. This workshop will look at the research you need to carry out before you send you book to anyone, how to craft a compelling pitch, the elements of an idea query letter and tips on writing a synopsis or book proposal.

This workshop could be useful in making some final tweaks to your submission before submitting your entry for The Book Challenge Competition, deadline 25 September 2020.

Scott Pack has spent 20 years in the book world. During that time, he has been Head of Buying for Waterstones, worked for publishers big and small – including a lengthy spell at HarperCollins. He is currently editor-at-large at Eye & Lightning Books, associate lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and one of the question setters for BBC's Mastermind. His latest book, Tips from a Publisher, is out now!

Once you have signed up for this session you will receive an email confirmation containing instructions and guidance on how to set up and join the live session.

Tips from a Publisher, ISBN: 978-1785631443

Connect: https://reedsy.com/scott-pack

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