Pitching a workshop can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
In this fast-paced, hands-on session, participants will learn by doing. We’ll craft a workshop proposal using the four questions from the field15 proposal pitch form as a guide. Together, we’ll choose a simple, writing-related topic, like writing an elevator pitch, crafting section titles, or researching competition. We’ll collaborate on a workshop title, draft a clear, compelling abstract, define what attendees will be able to do, and frame the facilitator’s experience and audience fit. Along the way, we’ll explore what makes a pitch stand out and how to communicate value with confidence and clarity. Participants will leave with a complete example pitch and a process they can use for future submissions.
Join us to practice crafting a compelling pitch for a workshop and learn to:
What Sets This Session Apart?
Rather than a lecture or a focus on theory and abstract advice, you’ll get hands-on practice in a group setting. Together, we’ll work through a proposal from start to finish and talk through how each component connects. You’ll leave with both a complete example and a repeatable process to use for future workshop submissions.
About Margaret Eldridge
Margaret Eldridge has decades of experience coaching authors and evaluating book proposals with publishers like Wiley, Manning, and The Pragmatic Programmers, and she has an insider’s understanding of what makes an idea stand out in a crowded marketplace.
The presenter for this workshop is 
Margaret Eldridge, who after decades in the publishing world, knows a thing or two about standing out from the crowd.
