Lunchtime Bite: Industry Insights – Writing for the Market
Date:
With:
Alex Hammond
Rating:
ALL
Summary:
Is there really such thing as a “unique selling point”? This session offers market and industry tips on what to do to get your manuscript into the right hands. With Alex Hammond, who has both a novel-writing and a marketing background, learn how to use market insights when structuring your novel, write a cover letter in language publishers will understand and format your manuscript correctly.
Details
This seminar will take place online. Detailed instructions for participation will be provided.
You Will Learn:
- How to use the publishing process to guide your approach to writing
How to use market insights when structuring your novel
Manuscript styles and formats
How to write your cover letter in a language publishers will understand
Whether there is such a thing as a “unique selling point”
About the Tutor:
The Sydney Morning Herald described Alex Hammond's latest novel, The Paris Collaborator, as an artfully constructed historical thriller. His first novel, Blood Witness, was nominated for a Ned Kelly Award for Best First Crime Novel. He has presented at the Emerging Writers Festival, Stonnington Literary Festival, Monash Literary Festival, State Library of Victoria, NSW Writers' Centre, Casey Winter Arts Festival, City of Yarra, and Melton City Council.
Not a Member?
Lunchtime Bites and Evening Appetisers are free for members. Members of Writers Victoria receive up to 37% off the full price of our other workshops, seminars and courses. In addition, members have access to a range of other discounts and opportunities and receive a subscription to The Victorian Writer magazine. Memberships start from just $50. Find out more about becoming a member here.
Venue:
Australia
Contact:
Phone: (03) 9917 8463
Email: [email protected]