All breakthrough debuts and bestsellers start out as strong pitches or query letters, successfully securing the attention of a publisher or literary agent. How do you best represent your creative work in a succinct, attractive style without losing what makes it so special in its expanded form? How do we persuasively and entertainingly describe our work to industry professionals who might be getting hundreds of pitches a year?
Working with your experienced tutor, you will develop the essential materials you will need to submit to the right people.
You will learn:
- the basics of each format and develop a clear understanding of the difference between a blurb and a synopsis
- what is meant by ‘comparative titles’
- how to research where your book fits into the market.
Walking through the process of refining a synopsis and pitch will help you to focus on the saleable strengths of your final draft. You will be actively developing these practical materials throughout the course, so by the end you will have the documents you need to prepare for submitting.
At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to have your materials copy-edited by our Editor-in-Residence.
Your course includes:
- A complimentary copy of a recent A&U publication
- On completion of the course, alumni discounts on future Faber Writing Academy courses and books from the Allen & Unwin website.
