FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Sam Hiyate

Name: FREE Ask an Agent Anything with Literary Agent Sam Hiyate
Brand: Sam Hiyate
Availability: InStock

Virtual event, December 7, 2024, 2:00PM to 3:00PM Eastern Time

You've spent hours pondering, plotting, writing, and re-writing your book. You should have a draft you love by now, but you're not sure. You wish you could have an expert's feedback.

It's time you get exactly what you're craving.

This 60-minute workshop is designed for new and intermediate writers. It will demystify the book writing process and help you navigate the publishing industry so you can improve your craft, become a better advocate for your work, and up your chances of selling your book to a publisher that supports your unique voice and approach to storytelling.

You'll learn valuable resources from Sam Hiyate that will leave you feeling motivated and confident about the exact next steps you need to take to write and publish your book.

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What to expect in this workshop

Workshop leader and literary agent Sam Hiyate will use in-class exercises and real-world examples to teach you these key elements of writing:

An overview on how publishing has changed and where it might be in the future.
Success stories from his clients, and more importantly a discussion on why your voice matters.
Tips on why even great stories get overlooked and how you can stand out to win over the agent of your dreams.
Suggested reading for those looking to improve their craft.
An overview of what to expect in Sam's New Year New Book coaching program.

This workshop also includes:

Detailed tips and tools that will help you improve your writing and get published.
A chance to ask questions of Sam Hiyate, on camera or by email after the event. All questions will be answered!
A video recording of the workshop shared with you after the event.

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Start writing your book with confidence

Look, you’ve spent more than enough time worrying about your book—whether the writing is good enough, whether the story is interesting, whether anyone will care about your characters.

Sure, you could try to push past this and finish your book on your own, but without this program you might never find out what's not working with your speculative fiction book.

You could keep scoping blogs for tips without success, and stay uncertain about the quality of your work.

You could keep attending free critique groups with amateur writers at your local coffee shop.

You could get yet another writing degree or certificate that you don’t need.

...But we'd rather help you leave a legacy for the world in the pages of your book!

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Become a better writer

1. Conquer Your Fear: boost your writing confidence; let go of the stories that are keeping you stuck; and remember that you are writing your book to be read, not discarded.

2. Get Motivated: find excitement in the writing process; learn how to be efficient and effective; and find accountability in a supportive group of like-minded writers.

3. Write a Winning Book: craft intriguing prose, develop characters that are believable and enticing, and create a plot that attracts your ideal literary agent.

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How does this work?

Join online: Participate in the workshop from anywhere in the world. You'll get to interact with Sam and the other attendees using video, audio, and text chat (or, you can lurk in the background - we don't mind!)

Ask Sam questions live during the event, or send them in by email afterwards.

We have space in this event for only 200 writers.

We use Google Meet for our webinars. Don't want to share your webcam? No problem, we won't make you!

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What Writers Are Saying About Sam Hiyate

"I can’t remember a more enjoyable and informative presentation. Sam's stories from the world of publishing vividly illustrated his points. His ability to focus on each person’s work and rearrange elements showed directorial genius… I am very glad I attended and look forward to querying Sam when I am further along in [my writing].”
— Tim Christian, Victoria

"I had a wonderful time with Sam yesterday. Could you please extend my appreciation to him for his time and all his invaluable advice? I cannot thank you and Sam enough for organizing this unique opportunity for new novelists such as myself. I hope to have another meeting with him in the future."
— Yale Wang, Toronto

“What I love about working with Sam is that it gives me a greater understanding of the industry. You can try to study creative writing in a class, but it's hard to learn what will set you apart until you work with someone who sells books for a living! If your goal is to eventually publish, I think Sam's advice and support is invaluable. He has added tremendous value to my near-finished manuscript.”
— Amy Dixon, Toronto