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SUMMARY:Novel Premise & Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Craft amazing premises for your novels and practice pitching your ideas.\nIn a world where so much is vying for our attention\, writers must hook agents\, editors\, and readers with an initial premise and be able to pitch their ideas succinctly. In this workshop you’ll learn three ways to create exciting ideas for novels and brainstorm a list of premises that are sure to get attention. You’ll then craft short written pitches—for your completed novel\, work-in-progress\, and/or one of your new premises—and practice pitching your ideas to the class. This workshop is perfect for anyone who is starting to write a novel\, querying a completed manuscript\, or preparing for an agent/editor meeting. The next time you find yourself in an elevator with an agent\, editor\, or potential reader\, you’ll be ready when they ask\, “so\, what’s your book about?” \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nWhat a premise is\, and why a strong premise is so important (no matter your genre).\nThree ways to craft a stand-out premise.\nHow to write a short pitch for your novel.\nHow to succinctly communicate what your novel is about and make people want to read it.\n\nTime Requirements\n\nN/A\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for you if you are starting or working on a novel\, querying a completed manuscript\, or preparing for an agent/editor meeting.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/novel-premise-pitch/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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