Are you one of the many who has struggled writing a winning pitch or cover letter?
Perhaps you'd just like to better understand the brief art of writing pitches to participate in Twitter pitch parties where many writers have found their agents or editors?
Or maybe you are just curious what the fuss is all about in writing cover letters and pitches anyway?
Well, look no further. In this mini-course, you'll learn the elusive art of writing these short form masterpieces to increase your chances of winning Twitter pitch contests and/or snagging your dream agent or editor in other ways. This mini-course is also available as part of our Brilliant Writers Bundle but will be available in the future as a stand-alone offering. So if you'd like to grab it now, just head on over to the Brilliant Writers Bundle and catch the whole kit and caboodle!
Or maybe you are just curious what the fuss is all about in writing cover letters and pitches anyway?
Well, look no further. In this mini-course, you'll learn the elusive art of writing these short form masterpieces to increase your chances of winning Twitter pitch contests and/or snagging your dream agent or editor in other ways. This mini-course is also available as part of our Brilliant Writers Bundle but will be available in the future as a stand-alone offering. So if you'd like to grab it now, just head on over to the Brilliant Writers Bundle and catch the whole kit and caboodle!
The very first, and one of the most important, steps in writing a cover letter is to target who you want to send it to. The more you know about the agent or editor, the more you'll know if they are a good match for you and the more appreciative they'll be of your research.
If your pitch and/or cover letter isn't compelling, intriguing, well-written and properly punctuated, your manuscript might never be seen. I'm going to share some of my own pitches and a cover letter, before ending with some templates and worksheets to help you with your own.
This course offers you the tools to accomplish all this and more.
If your pitch and/or cover letter isn't compelling, intriguing, well-written and properly punctuated, your manuscript might never be seen. I'm going to share some of my own pitches and a cover letter, before ending with some templates and worksheets to help you with your own.
This course offers you the tools to accomplish all this and more.
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What kinds of formats will there be?
A: We will have helpful weekly subject-specific show and tell videos, daily lessons, video interviews with expert course contributors, written lessons, written interviews, step-by-step worksheets, and handouts.
Q: Who will benefit from this class?
A: Anyone who has a passion or interest in writing or illustrating children's picture books.
Q: When does the class start?
A: Whenever you want: it's an instant access course!
Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration for our instant access courses is ongoing.
Q: I’m primarily an artist, will this course be relevant for me?
A: While the primary focus of the course is writing children's picture books, you will learn a ton of helpful information and may increase your chances of publication as a much desired author/illustrator.
Q: What will I need?
A: Computer and Internet access, a great attitude and open mind, and a willingness to play with language and ideas.
Q: Are there any specific time requirements?
A: Nope
Q: What do I do if I have further questions?
A: You can call Mira directly CALIFORNIA time at 503.256.0152 or email mira@childrensbookacademy.com with "Children's Picture Book Course Question" in the subject head
Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: Students have an additional 6 months or more access to the course after it ends. The Facebook group with links to the webinars and extra materials stays open indefinitely
Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: Sorry, there are no refunds. Because we give bonus passwords at the time of purchase, it is impossible to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding. However, we do offer a 100% learning money back guarantee, that if you read the lessons, participate during the course, and do the work, and at the end of a year, don't feel that you learned a lot, we will refund your money in full.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What kinds of formats will there be?
A: We will have helpful weekly subject-specific show and tell videos, daily lessons, video interviews with expert course contributors, written lessons, written interviews, step-by-step worksheets, and handouts.
Q: Who will benefit from this class?
A: Anyone who has a passion or interest in writing or illustrating children's picture books.
Q: When does the class start?
A: Whenever you want: it's an instant access course!
Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration for our instant access courses is ongoing.
Q: I’m primarily an artist, will this course be relevant for me?
A: While the primary focus of the course is writing children's picture books, you will learn a ton of helpful information and may increase your chances of publication as a much desired author/illustrator.
Q: What will I need?
A: Computer and Internet access, a great attitude and open mind, and a willingness to play with language and ideas.
Q: Are there any specific time requirements?
A: Nope
Q: What do I do if I have further questions?
A: You can call Mira directly CALIFORNIA time at 503.256.0152 or email mira@childrensbookacademy.com with "Children's Picture Book Course Question" in the subject head
Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: Students have an additional 6 months or more access to the course after it ends. The Facebook group with links to the webinars and extra materials stays open indefinitely
Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: Sorry, there are no refunds. Because we give bonus passwords at the time of purchase, it is impossible to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding. However, we do offer a 100% learning money back guarantee, that if you read the lessons, participate during the course, and do the work, and at the end of a year, don't feel that you learned a lot, we will refund your money in full.
Your Instructor
Dr. Mira Reisberg is the Director of the Children's Book Academy and an acquiring Editor and Art Director for Clearfork Publishing/Spork. She is also a former literary agent who co-teaches most of the courses with her fabulous faculty. Mira has published best-selling and award-winning children's books herself, and helped many authors and illustrators make and get wonderful books published. In fact, Children's Book Academy students have published or contracted over 370 books so far!
Dr. Mira Reisberg is the Director of the Children's Book Academy and an acquiring Editor and Art Director for Clearfork Publishing/Spork. She is also a former literary agent who co-teaches most of the courses with her fabulous faculty. Mira has published best-selling and award-winning children's books herself, and helped many authors and illustrators make and get wonderful books published. In fact, Children's Book Academy students have published or contracted over 370 books so far!
