How to sharpen your synopsis, pitch and cover letter to get noticed.

This three-part course will equip you to submit your pitch and synopsis with confidence.

Session 1: How to research and find the right publisher.

Session 2: Nailing your synopsis.

Session 3: Perfecting your pitch and cover letter.

Learning outcomes

In this course, you will:

Learn how to write a tight and compelling synopsis.
Understand the inside workings of the publishing industry.
Write a sharp cover letter and pitch.

Course dates

6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 16 October 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 23 October 2024
6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wednesday 30 October 2024

All times Brisbane time, AEST.

Format

This is a 3-part online course with a focus on publishing industry; it will be hosted via Zoom. This course is best suited for intermediate writers who are ready to submit to publishers and agents.

Payment plans are available for this course. Please contact Queensland Writers Centre at admin@qldwriters.org.au or call (07) 3842 9922.

About Nadine

Nadine Davidoff is a freelance book editor and writing/editing teacher with extensive trade publishing experience. She has worked as a Senior Editor at Random House and a Commissioning Editor at Black Inc. Nadine’s clients include major publishing companies and literary agents for whom she undertakes structural and copy editing. Nadine offers manuscript development services to established and first-time authors seeking editorial feedback before submitting their work to an agent or publisher. Nadine has taught in RMIT’s Professional Writing and Editing course and she teaches the annual Fiction Editing Masterclass in Melbourne University’s Masters of Publishing program.

For more information about Queensland Writers Centre’s Program of Events and answers to FAQs, please visit: www.queenslandwriters.org.au/program-info