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Learn how to Pitch Your Book to Publishers and Agents

Once
you’ve written your book, you’ll need some practice describing it quickly and
clearly. What will you say to a publisher or a literary agent? Learn what to
say and meet three book publishers: Kristina Makansi from Blank Slate Press,
Robin Tidwell from Rockinghorse Publishing and Lisa Miller with Walrus
Publishing at the St. Louis Publishers Association, Wednesday, December 11.
Doors open at 6:30PM.



 



December’s
SLPA meeting is dedicated to helping you deliver your message in a clear,
concise, and compelling manner. 

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Four
key ingredients for a polished pitch are:



  • the hook
  • the summary
  • your target
    audience
  • your
    qualifications as an author


Up
to several attendees will get to practice their one-minute pitch and receive
valuable feedback from a panel of publishing and media professionals.
(Preference will be given to current members.) The rest of the audience will
learn from what the panelists have to say. It will be a great opportunity to
learn the art of clear communication.

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To
top off the meeting, we will celebrate the holiday season with good
conversation, networking and light refreshments.



 



 



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Our
regular Monthly Meeting Location



(the second Wednesday of every month)



Brentwood Community Center



2505 Brentwood Blvd - Room 101

St. Louis, MO 63144



Doors open at 6:30 PM for networking. Business meeting begins at
7:00 PM and continues till 8:30 PM or so with networking continuing afterward
till about 9.





Monthly Meeting Admission 



  • Members – FREE
  • Non-member
    Guests – $10 per person, cash or check at the door


(Guest
fee will be applied to Membership if you decide to join at that meeting)






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