The Pitch That Finally Landed Her Simon & Schuster Deal

Learn how to craft a compelling editor pitch that can help you secure a book deal with a major publisher like Simon & Schuster. In this video, we'll take a closer look at the pitch that finally landed a deal, and explore the strategies used to build credibility and catch the attention of traditional publishing houses. Whether you're looking to publish your memoir, a self-help book, or a novel, a well-practiced pitch is essential for success. We'll discuss how to develop a startup pitch or business pitch that showcases your unique voice and story, and provide tips on how to practice your pitch to perfection. The author's journey to securing a book deal is a testament to the power of perseverance and effective pitching, and her story of eating disorder recovery is a compelling example of how a personal story can resonate with readers and critics alike, including those at the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. By watching this video, you'll gain valuable insights into the art of pitching and learn how to increase your chances of getting published by a reputable publisher.In this conversation, you'll learn:- How a New York Times byline published at exactly the right moment landed her a literary agent- Why you don't need a massive social media following to get a traditional book deal- The exact anatomy of a pitch that gets editors to say yes — including where most people go wrong- How to find which publications are accepting submissions and who to pitch- Why your pitch should start with a hook, not your name- The "Memoir Plus" genre that saved her book deal after 18 rejections- How to apply for author grants — including the Sloan Foundation grant she didn't think she'd get- Why timeliness is the secret weapon in getting your essay published- What restorative narrative is and how it can make your pitches more compelling- How to build a Substack that supports your writing and grows your audienceWhether you want to pitch a major publication for the first time, land a book deal, or build the kind of credibility that makes editors and producers take you seriously — this conversation is the roadmap.🎙️ Guest: Mallary Tenore Tarpley📚 Author of SLIP (Simon & Schuster) | UT Austin Journalism Professor📰 Substack: mallary.substack.com — Write at the Edge🌐 Website: mallarytenoretarpley.comGrab her book HERE: https://amzn.to/4c4RqsvConnect with Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/Show Clips: https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/Website & Visibility Program:Visibility Program: https://www.oncamready.com/Resources + Links:(ON CAM) Ready Equipment: https://shorturl.at/Ca5tgSubstack:Newsletter: https://oncamready.substack.comRiverside (Affiliate):Record your content with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrEDiscount Code: OCR15VidIQ (Affiliate): https://vidiq.com/oncamreadyYouTube Channels:Main Channel (ON CAM Ready Media): https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready