OCCRWA June Online Class
May 27, 2013 by A Slice of Orange in category ArchivesOCCRWA Proudly Presents: 
June 10 – July 7, 2013
FEARLESS PITCHING
with Laura Drake
About the Class:
Pitching, it has the power to strike fear in the heart of the most intrepid writer. It also has the power to launch your career, whether you’re pitching on paper, or in person. This workshop will give you the tools you need to feel confident, and present yourself and your writing in a professional manner. We will cover:
- Pitching on paper
- Creating a logline for your novel
- The all important query – and how to use it as a building block for your pitch
- Researching agents/editors
- Etiquette and procedures
- Pitching in person
- Different types of pitches, and how to prepare for each
- Attitude is everything – how to make it work for you
- Tips and tricks, how to be memorable in a good way
- Make the most of your opportunities
- How to manage your fear
About the Instructor:Laura Drake decided to write a novel. Three years later she completed it, and decided what she really wanted was to hold a book in her hand with her name on the cover. 500 queries, three novels, and ten years later, Laura achieved her dream, signing a three book deal with Grand Central for her romances, set in the world of professional bull riding. The Sweet Spot, released in May of 2013. She also sold her ‘Biker-chick’ romance to Harlequin’s Superromance line.
She’s a member of the Orange County Chapter, as well as a former President of RWA’s Women’s Fiction Chapter.
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