If you’re gearing up to submit your novel to literary agents, this one-day intensive Zoom course will help to make your submission stand out from the pack. 

Led by former Curtis Brown agent and author Lauren Pearson, and chaired by CBC's Senior Courses Manager Jack Hadley, this course will guide you through the art of pitching and writing the all-important query letter. It’s ideal for those who want to find a clear, powerful way to talk about their novel and present it and themselves in the best possible light. You’ll learn how to hone your elevator pitch, that all important sentence (or two) that hooks your reader and reveals what’s at the heart of your novel.

You’ll have the opportunity to refine your pitch in the morning, before trying it out on a Curtis Brown literary agent in the afternoon. As well as receiving direct on-the-spot feedback, you will get the chance to ask any questions you have on the submissions process and how to catch an agent’s eye – all in a supportive and welcoming group of aspiring writers.

Date: 23 September 2025, 10 - 5
Location: Online
Cost: £135

Book your place here