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SUMMARY:Media\, Publicity & Press Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Media coverage can significantly expand a book’s reach—but it often feels inaccessible. This session explores how authors can approach newspapers\, radio\, television\, podcasts\, and other media outlets. We’ll discuss pitching\, press releases\, identifying legitimate media opportunities\, and setting realistic expectations for publicity efforts. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAn overview of media and press opportunities\nGuidance on pitching and outreach\nTips for identifying credible outlets\nA clearer understanding of what publicity can (and can’t) do\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Zoom Room\nCost: Free for members\, not yet a member\, JOIN for immediate access.\n\nAccess Zoom Room link>>
URL:https://nhwritersproject.org/event/media-publicity-press-opportunities/
LOCATION:Zoom Room
CATEGORIES:Marketing Support Group
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SUMMARY:Pitch with Panache: The Ins and Outs of Pitching to Agents and Editors
DESCRIPTION:You’ve stuck the landing\, reread your manuscript so many times you’re editing in your dreams\, and basked in the praise of your writers’ group. Now you think you’re ready for the next step: sending it out. \nGetting an agent’s or editor’s attention takes more than a lucky scratch ticket. A professional\, well-crafted\, compelling pitch can help your manuscript stand out in a crowded inbox. You know your story—but how do you introduce it in a way that makes someone else eager to read more? \nJoin Tim Horvath\, New Hampshire Literary Award–winning author and senior editor at Conjunctions\, for this 90-minute webinar on the fundamentals of effective pitching. Drawing on his experience as a writer\, editor\, and writing instructor\, Tim will examine real-life examples\, offer practical suggestions for sharpening your pitch\, and answer your questions to help make this exciting stage of your writing journey feel less daunting. \nYou’ll learn how to:\n\nIdentify the essential elements of a strong\, professional pitch.\nCapture what makes your story distinctive and compelling.\nRecognize what works—and what falls short—in real-life examples.\nRefine your pitch to grab attention and spark interest.\nApproach agents and editors with greater confidence.\n\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 – 8:30pm\nLocation: NHWP Zoom Room\nCost: $35 for NHWP members | $45 for non-members\nAdditional information\, including Zoom link\, will be emailed 1 to 2 days prior to the event.\n\nRegister: https://nhwp.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=2904 \nAbout Tim Horvath:\nTim Horvath is the author of Understories (Bellevue Literary Press)\, which won the New Hampshire Literary Award\, and Circulation (sunnyoutside). His fiction has appeared in Conjunctions\, AGNI\, Ploughshares\, and the anthology Ten Piscataqua Writers 2024. He teaches at Phillips Exeter Academy and in the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers\, and serves as a senior editor at Conjunctions. He is currently working on The Spinal Descent\, a novel about contemporary composers and musicians.
URL:https://nhwritersproject.org/event/pitch-with-panache-the-ins-and-outs-of-pitching-to-agents-and-editors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:October 24th Write In with Masheri
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a short story\, screenplay\, stage play\, or novel and in need of fresh inspiration? Join us for The Write In\, an immersive all-day writing event hosted by the New Hampshire Writers’ Project and led by award-winning author and professional Story Guide Masheri Chappelle. This unique experience is designed to help you generate new pages\, refine challenging sections\, and map out a clear trajectory for your storyline and character development. \nBring your favorite coffee\, a bagged lunch\, and a creative mindset as you dive into a day filled with focused writing\, connection with fellow writers\, and optional one-on-one guidance from Masheri. Whether you’re looking to push past writer’s block\, gain fresh insights\, or simply dedicate uninterrupted time to your craft\, The Write In provides the perfect setting to fuel your creative momentum. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nDedicated Writing Time: Enjoy a distraction-free environment designed to help you focus on your writing goals.\nOptional One-on-One Story Guide Session: Each participant will have the opportunity to sign up for a 20-minute session with Masheri Chappelle. Simply provide a brief description of your story and the challenge you’re facing\, and Masheri will offer guidance to help you deepen your characters and refine your narrative.\nNetworking Opportunities: Engage with fellow writers\, discuss your work\, and make new literary connections during the one-hour lunch break.\nSupportive Writing Community: Surround yourself with like-minded writers in a space that fosters creativity and growth.\n\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: The Nan & George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms in Epping\, NH\nCost: $50 for NHWP members | $65 for non-members\, includes a healthy snack\nAdditional information\, including directions\, will be email 1 to 2 days prior to the event.\n\nNote: Due to NHWP’s transition to “writers without walls\,” we must now cover venue costs for in-person events. Your registration fee helps support this initiative. \nRegister: https://nhwp.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=2894
URL:https://nhwritersproject.org/event/october-24th-write-in-with-masheri/
LOCATION:The Nan & George Mathey Center for People and Nature\, 247 North River Road\, Epping\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Write Ins
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