OCCRWA 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.
http://LauraDrakeBooks.com
http://WritersintheStorm@Wordpress.com
Twitter: @PBRWriter
Author Details
Author Details
A Slice of Orange started in 2004 as a group of authors from Orange County, California. We have expanded to include authors from around the globe–from the UK, all across the US to New Zealand. Our authors include the multi-published and writers at the beginning of their publishing career. In addition to authors, we feature blog posts from editors, PR professionals, and cover designers.
The bright segments of the writing and reading community that make up one perfect entity—A Slice of Orange.
×
A Slice of Orange started in 2004 as a group of authors from Orange County, California. We have expanded to include authors from around the globe–from the UK, all across the US to New Zealand. Our authors include the multi-published and writers at the beginning of their publishing career. In addition to authors, we feature blog posts from editors, PR professionals, and cover designers.
The bright segments of the writing and reading community that make up one perfect entity—A Slice of Orange.
Latest Posts
Featured Books
MAC AND CHEESE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
They liked macaroni and cheese SO much, if they could, they would eat it for breakfast, dinner, and lunch!
More info →
DAY OF THE DARK
A recipe for disaster: take one total solar eclipse, add two dozen spine-chilling mysteries, and shake the reader until the world ends in Day of the Dark!
More info → THE RELUCTANT GROOM AND OTHER HISTORICAL STORIES
Enjoy historical fiction? Like short stories? Then dive into this collection of historical shorts by an award-winning author.
More info →
