Looking for tips on how to start writing, or perhaps you want to elevate your elevator pitch? Curious about what an agent actually does? Want information on how to publicise your book or use social media as a writer? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to put your questions about writing, publishing and all things books to our friendly industry experts, from agents and writing coaches to marketing and publicity specialists.

Becca Mundy is an award-winning publicist working at Hodder & Stoughton, a leading commercial publisher at Hachette UK. As Deputy Communications Director she oversees campaigns and the publicity team, as well as working broadly across fiction and non-fiction with authors including John Grisham and Holly Bourne, Tristan Gooley, Chris Hoy and the recent #1 Sunday Times Bestsellers from Liz Earle and Liza Minnelli. Her specialism is non-fiction and in her fourteen years at the business she has been part of the team that launched the imprints Yellow Kite (health and wellbeing), Catalyst (creator lead non-fiction) and Hodder Press (home of authoritative non-fiction by distinctive expert voices – two authors on this list have worked with the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction; one as a judge and one as a longlistee). Before working in-house she worked for a leading UK Literary Festival.

Come and talk to Rebecca about:

• How to prepare for book publicity
• Creating impactful, sales-driving publicity campaigns
• Crafting your book pitch and media messaging

Slots available: 1.00-1.15pm; 1.15-1.30pm; 1.30-1.45pm; 1.45-2.00pm