Join Bookouture for Digital Publishing Uncovered
Have an idea for a book? Dreaming about getting it published? Want advice from industry experts? Join us for Digital Publishing Uncovered on 19th September, 14:00 – 18:00 BST!
Digital Publishing Uncovered is an exciting new online event for writers of colour looking to further develop their craft and find out more about the world of digital publishing and writing commercial fiction.
Bookouture’s unique publishing model, data-driven approach and transformative campaigns have created unrivaled international author brands, so this is a brilliant opportunity to hear directly from our dynamic team, gain expert advice and ask us your questions!
This is an interactive live event that will take place on Thursday 19th September, 14:00 – 18:00 BST. Places are limited to 300 attendees and you must sign up in advance via the form below. This event is free of charge.
Full event details below:
14:00 – Welcome (30 minutes)
A welcome to writers and introduction to Bookouture, digital publishing and writing commercial fiction.
14:30 – Seminar I: Hooks and pitches (30 minutes talk, 15 minutes Q&A)
Led by two members of the editorial team, this talk will explain the importance of a strong hook and explore what one might look like. This knowledge will then be used to understand how to write a strong pitch.
15:15 – Seminar II: Writing for a digital commercial audience (30 minutes talk, 15 minutes Q&A)
Led by two members of the editorial team this session will explore how to write for a digital commercial audience and cover topics such as: how to grab readers’ attention, how to write cliff-hanger endings, how to structure your story.
15 MINUTE BREAK
16:15 – Panel I: Imagining new worlds: representation and community in science fiction and fantasy (30 minutes panel discussion, 15 minutes Q&A)
Science fiction and fantasy stories transport readers to new worlds of adventure and danger. But imagined cultures and conflicts can also hold up a mirror to our own world, expanding and changing our perspectives. Join our Second Sky team as they discuss creativity, storytelling, and writing careers in a genre with limitless possibilities.
17:00 – Panel II: From idea to published author (30 minutes panel discussion, 15 minutes Q&A)
This panel led by a member of our publicity team will spotlight multiple Bookouture authors and explore their journey to become a published author, what working with Bookouture is like, and what to expect at each stage of the publishing process.
If you have any questions about this event please contact jess@bookouture.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
The event is open to writers from a Black, Asian, mixed heritage or multiple ethnic background. Bookouture will continue to provide future opportunities for writers who identify with underrepresented groups. Our submissions process is open to all and every manuscript will always be judged on its own merit.
