Book Pitch Doctor live course
Book Pitch Doctor course material
Pitching for Publishers self-study online course
COURSES
three options for Group and self-study courses to help you present books better
Option 1: Online self-study course
"Pitching for Publishers” combines video, practical exercises and a broad range of tips and tactics, to create a gold-standard elearning presentation coaching experience for publishers.
“Worth every penny and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it!” - Jenny Fry, Canongate Commercial Director
Eleven modules, covering all aspects of preparation, performance and mindset take around 6 to 7 hours to complete and include full supporting material.
Cost is $297 per person. Click here to find out more.
option 2: “live” courses
Live Book Pitch Doctor group courses develop the skills and confidence publishing people need, to deliver any kind of presentation effectively and confidently.
Workshops are built around role-played pitches, filmed on participants' own smartphones. A strong emphasis on candid but constructive feedback encourages students to recognise their default mode and challenge themselves to push their limits.
These courses are practical, encouraging and fun. They are available in half-day and 2x half-day form - see below.
option 3: webinar courses
Based on the original “live” courses, these online versions are every bit as intense and involving, with the added benefit of being doable from home. Also available in half-day and 2x half-day form - see below.
Half-day - “big room” pitching
Students come prepared to give a one minute book pitch to an imaginary sales conference audience of colleagues, booksellers and media.
Having given their pitch, they take constructive feedback about script and performance from James and (crucially) their peers. They then rewrite their scripts and go again, having been encouraged to experiment and challenge themselves.
Interspersed throughout the sessions are discussions about how participants feel about and approach presenting, and hints and tips for improving.
Script writing and preparation are focused on strongly, as are issues surrounding performance; particularly how to handle nerves.
This course is useful for all ambitious publishing people, particularly editors who want to champion their books but lack experience in front of a crowd.
Half-day - One-to-One Pitching
Primarily aimed at sales, marketing and rights people, who have to sell books to individual buyers or small teams.
Students deliver a prepared pitch and take feedback from James and one another. Ideas and tips on effective pitching are discussed, prior to rewrites and experimentation with new approaches.
Preparation and tactics are covered in depth, as are body language, and the performance aspects of pitch delivery.
Full course over two half-days
Conference presenting and one-to-one meetings are fully covered, as well as pitching a project plan to an imaginary board.
This board pitch is done in small teams, to give participants the experience of preparing and executing as a group. Students get extensive feedback and opportunities to develop their personal style. This course involves substantial preparation before both modules.