Class Description
Sometimes it feels easier to write a book than it does to effectively and confidently pitch, summarize, or talk about one. This interactive one-day workshop held by literary agent Sorche Fairbank, of Fairbank Literary Representation, will cover how to talk (and write) about your book in one sentence, in one paragraph, and in one page. We'll go over uses for each, from logline/elevator pitches to query synopses and (for DIY authors) book jacket descriptions, press releases, Amazon descriptions, and more. Each use will have to highlight or focus on slightly different things. Students will leave with a one-sentence, one paragraph, and one page description they can use.
Part of GrubStreet's Writing Life Series, a series of classes dedicated to supporting writers in every aspect of their lives and careers. For more of this series' offerings, click here.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting!
Zoom Participation:
Students are not required to turn their camera on, but are encouraged to participate any way they feel comfortable through functions such as the live chat, emoji reactions, and unmuting the microphone. Learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
We ask that instructors enable closed captioning and send a transcript of the session after class. You can also enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting. If your instructor forgets to send the transcript, just send ’em an email!