pitching – Author Ally Aldridge

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020 allyaldridge Competition, Novel, Publishing, Query, tips, Writing

There’s more than one way to query…

I hope these 12 ideas help you in expanding your query options. #writingtips #querytips

September 9, 2019September 7, 2019 allyaldridge Query, tips, Writing

How was #PitMad September 2019?

As always, this Pitch Wars event isn't simply about grabbing the attention of your dream agent or publisher. It is also about connecting with the writing community. Here are my highlights...

September 2, 2019September 1, 2019 allyaldridge Fiction, Novel, tips, Writing

Writers beware! Know who you are querying.

With #PitMad just around the corner I felt now would be a good time to remind writers to take care when choosing who to submit their manuscript to. Good look to everyone taking part.

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 allyaldridge Book, BOOKS, Festival, Query, tips, Writing, Young Adult

Why I love YALC

If you are a fan of YA Literature then you need to check out this book festival. It runs annually in London during the last weekend of July and the book deals are so good you'll travel home like a pack donkey.

July 25, 2019July 22, 2019 allyaldridge BOOKS, Festival, tips, Writing

Felixstowe Book Festival – The Publishing Industry

This post is jam packed with useful information about novel writing and getting published!

June 13, 2019June 7, 2019 allyaldridge Novel, Query, tips, Writing

#PitMad June 2019 Summary

Here are my highlights from #PitMadJune2019