Class

Pitching for Publication

Putting your words into the world can be intimidating; adding self-promotion to the mix can be even scarier. Editors have calendars to fill, which is good news for us writers—AKA: organic content creators. Whether you’re writing short stories, personal essays, or op eds, these shorter forms are FASTER ways to get your work out there before your book deal—building your platform and potentially making a little money while you’re at it.

Let me help:

• Show you how to find editors looking for your work
• Walk you through my 3-part pitch formula
• Take the guesswork out of sending work to literary and commercial markets
• Share successful pitch letters
• Find current calls for submissions and writers’ guidelines
• Show you what pitching looks like from the other side of the desk (editorial)
• Tailor your bio to fit the outlet you’re pitching

This class is part lecture, part hands-on workshop. By the end of the day, you’ll have one refined pitch ready-to-go along with resources for finding the right home for your writing.

Come full of dream publications and big ideas!

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.

Some classes use a supplemental Google Classroom page. Should your teaching artist use Google Classroom, you will be invited to join the classroom via email at least 24 hours in advance of your class (check spam folders if you are not seeing this invitation). Please note that Google Classroom requires a Gmail address to access the Classroom. If you do not have a Gmail account, the email invitation will be sent to the email address we have on file and will prompt you to create a free account or enter an existing account to join the classroom. If we are unable to send an email invitation to your non-gmail account, you will be contacted by a staff member to provide a Gmail address. If you do not have a Gmail account, you can create a free account here. Should you have concerns about this, please contact a Loft staff member at [email protected] or 612-379-8999. For more information on how to use Google Classroom, please see our training manual here.