Conference Prep: The Pitch, First Page Critique, & More – Spring 2023

OPTION 1–ONLINE & LIVE VIA ZOOM: Saturday, May 6, 11:30am–1:30pm • FREE

OPTION 2–RECORDED VIDEO OF LIVE CLASS: After May 10 • FREE

Link will be emailed to you within two days of registering (after May 10)

This class is only available to registrants of the 2023 Books In Progress Conference.

If you’re serious about your writing, you’ll want to hear some helpful tips before you attend the Books In Progress Conference. We’ll discuss how to pitch to an agent, what to expect from the First Page Critique Panel, and ways networking with the literary community can benefit you.

This seminar is led by one of the conference organizers, Jennifer Hester Mattox. Mattox is an emerging fiction writer and an advocate for Kentucky authors, published and unpublished. Completion of the “Querying Agents: Novels” seminar or a similar class is recommended before you take this prep course. 

This class is suitable for all levels.

Cancellation Policy:

The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers between 6 and 2 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled a minimum of two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.