How to Make the Perfect Pitch to Agents
with
Literary Agent Simon Trewin
Joint Head of the Literary Division at United Agents
Does the thought of approaching agents with your book ideas leave you feeling stuck and lacking in confidence because you’re just not sure how to go about it?
If so, you’re not alone!
Many writers experience similar anxieties when it comes to approaching literary agents. And it is totally understandable. The market is tough these days and ever-increasing numbers of writers are looking for representation by an agent as a first step to signing a deal with a publisher.
So you probably know that you have a fabulous idea for a book and are passionate about communicating your message or telling your story to as many people as possible.
You probably also know how important it is to make the right impression with publishing professionals and that in the world of publishing there aren’t too many second chances!
What you need is access to an expert to answer your questions and the chance to hear the inside story of what agents are really looking for.
Well, this is your opportunity to experience just such a situation with Simon Trewin, Literary Agent and Joint Head of the Books Department at PFD (www.pfd.co.uk).
Simon's clients include Andrew Miller, Scarlett Thomas, Steven Hall, Danny Wallace, John Boyne and bloggers Petite Anglaise and The Girl With A One Track Mind. He receives 6000 unsolicited approaches a year and rejects 98% of them within 5 minutes of receipt because they are ill-crafted or poorly thought out. In this session he will give you the ammunition to have a better chance of bring one of those 2% who make the grade.
By the end of this informative and inspiring interview, you’ll know:
- highlights of recent developments in the publishing industry of relevance to writers looking for an agent
- if you need an agent and what you can expect from working with one …
- how to craft the perfect:
- book proposal for non-fiction writers …
- synopsis, author details and marketing ideas for fiction writers …
- covering letter and sample chapters …
- what additional material to include in your package – or not, as the case may be!
- how best to make your approach by phone call, email or post …
So make the most of this exceptional opportunity to learn how to give your book the best possible chances of success. Register today by clicking on the link below!
Simon Trewin is a Drama graduate from University Of Kent and spent 6 years in the theatre before becoming a Literary Agent in 1993. He was Secretary of the Association Of Authors Agents until 2001 and is now Joint Head of a thriving Literary division at United Agents (Europe's newest and highest-profile talent agency - see www.unitedagents.co.uk) based in London's Soho.
He represents 50 authors writing across all genres - ranging from Danny Wallace to Scarlett Thomas and John Boyne to Fiona Neill. He is constantly excited by the possibility of an unopened envelope or a new email in his inbox. He is also the co-author of five books including Live 8 - The Official Book and The Encyclopedia Of Guilty Pleasures.
See Simon’s personal blog www.simontrewin.com and he may be contacted a simon@unitedagents.co.uk or via Facebook.
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