The Hook Pitch Off

 

Calling all authors & illustrators!


We are delighted to offer attendees an exclusive opportunity to get their work noticed by industry professionals!

Come and join us for an exciting new pitch event on Saturday afternoon in a brand-new, super entertaining format – think a cross between blind date and speed pitching. There will be opportunities for illustrators and authors for all age groups. You might even win a prize of a 1-1 with an agent or editor!

 

To participate:


Are you an Author, Author/Illustrator or Illustrator who is attending the conference?

Are you willing to get up on stage and pitch your work to agents & editors in front of an audience?

If yes, then to apply to take part, please submit:

• An elevator pitch of no more than two lines

• Up to 500 words of your chosen work OR if you’re an illustrator, submit 3 jpeg images of your work (300dpi)

• The target age-group, genre and word count of your work (eg PB, YF, MG, YA)

Send submissions to conferencethehook@britishscbwi.org with the subject line ‘Conference Pitch Submission’ no later than midnight on Monday 17th October.

We will select a lucky few to join us on stage and will be in touch if you’re chosen.


Further Questions?

If you have any questions/queries about the Pitch Event at the SCBWI conference please email:

Anna at conferencethehook@britishscbwi.org