Aspiring critics and essayists are invited to join James Jiang, Editor of the Sydney Review of Books, for this extended industry workshop on the art of pitching. Learn about how to approach journals, polish your pitch, craft your essay and work with editors. The seminar will include workshopping component, so please bring a brief 150-word pitch along so you can test your skills and refine your approach.
Currently Editor of the Sydney Review of Books, James has also worked as Assistant Editor at both Griffith Review and Australian Book Review. Prior to becoming an editor, he taught in the English and Theatre Studies program at the University of Melbourne. He holds a PhD in modernist literature from the University of Cambridge and has written reviews and essays for a variety of publications in Australia (Sydney Review of Books, Australian Book Review, Cordite, LIMINAL Magazine) and abroad (Cambridge Quarterly, Ploughshares, Modernism/modernity).
The Cultural Centre is wheelchair accessible, but please email hello@bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au if you have any other accessibility requirements.
Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will have Auslan interpreters available for the Festival and will schedule them into sessions on request. Please complete the Auslan request question at checkout.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Sydney Review of Books.
Workshop Ticket Information
Workshop tickets are not included in the gold, silver or bronze passes and can be purchased below: