James Spackman

@BookPitchDoctor

Friendly workshops that develop publishers' skill and confidence with presenting books. Led by experienced publisher @blackpooltower

Trade mark registered

London, England bookpitchdoctor.com Joined October 2017

282 Following 530 Followers 249 Posts

Latest posts 5

Pinned post

James Spackman @BookPitchDoctor Oct 18, 2024

What this vampire has to do with pitching novels and why 'Ronseal' goes on the Banned List. It's The Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery #5: 'why is pitching fiction so hard?'

Link here: mailchi.mp/f147fa426767/t…

James Spackman @BookPitchDoctor Oct 25, 2024

Why passion for a book will only get you so far ...

My latest Book Pitch Doctor's surgery is all about having an argument.

mailchi.mp/d89b608226e2/t…

James Spackman @BookPitchDoctor Oct 14, 2024

Prof. Brian Cox has changed up his vocal delivery pretty dramatically and it works a treat. More authority, less starry-eyes wonder. Like it.

James Spackman @BookPitchDoctor Oct 11, 2024

'Should I ask questions when I pitch?' A pre-Frankfurt special edition of The Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery.

(Also addresses the question: 'have we had enough "love letters to ..." in books' Spoiler: yes)

Newsletter here: mailchi.mp/674642659afd/t…

James Spackman @BookPitchDoctor Oct 4, 2024

Should we talk more like Mike?

This week's Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery is all about what to do if you talk too fast when you're nervous. Link here: mailchi.mp/11f51c8c892a/t…