tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36348317.post3306652017551584332..comments2023-09-27T09:54:22.696+01:00Comments on UP AND DOWN AND BACK AGAIN: Up and Down and Back AgainDarylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14726510776234569747noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36348317.post-85799641923317157582010-06-10T13:15:56.212+01:002010-06-10T13:15:56.212+01:00Most definitely! From Thurs onwards (but not doin...Most definitely! From Thurs onwards (but not doing Creative Thursday this year due to time constraints).<br /><br />See you there!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726510776234569747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36348317.post-65120837231744001792010-06-10T13:01:44.579+01:002010-06-10T13:01:44.579+01:00Thanks for the advice, though I can't imagine ...Thanks for the advice, though I can't imagine actually having fun (I'll leave that for the rest of the weekend). <br />Are you planning to be at Harrogate again this year?Janet O'Kanehttp://www.jokwriting.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36348317.post-18525269328657920832010-06-03T13:33:33.007+01:002010-06-03T13:33:33.007+01:00Hi Janet!
Well done on signing up for the Dragons...Hi Janet!<br /><br />Well done on signing up for the Dragons' Pen! It's a great opportunity, not only to show off your novel, but to get some good pitching and presentation experience.<br /><br />My advice, based on my experience last year, is to follow the Dragons' Pen guidelines carefully, ensuring you cover everything in your presentation that they ask you to. <br /><br />That said, I think you only have 2 minutes to present, so you will need to prioritise. I would identify the hook in your novel, (i.e. the most interesting aspect of it), and begin with that, fleshing it out a little with the bare bones of the plot. The character or characters are important too, so spend some time on that as well. Try to stick to one or two characters though, as multiple names will get too confusing for the listener. Re: the other areas that they ask for - squeeze them in if you can. <br /><br />My opinion is that the hook/premise and the character(s) are the most important. But don't ignore the other points - even if you cover them off in only a sentence, at least you've covered them off.<br /><br />Focussing on an interesting pitch is essential. You want the dragons to get excited about what you are pitching - so make it exciting - and be excited!!<br /><br />Finally, make sure you prepare and practice. Time your presentation so you are comfortable with the pace (not too quick) and the content.<br /><br />I'm not sure why my pitch was well received, but I pretty much followed my advice above.<br /><br />Oh and the most important part - have fun!!<br /><br />Hope that helps - good luck - and let me know how it goes!!<br /><br />DDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726510776234569747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36348317.post-34112565167927190452010-05-15T13:15:51.148+01:002010-05-15T13:15:51.148+01:00Hi Daryl
Apologies for commenting on such an old p...Hi Daryl<br />Apologies for commenting on such an old post, but I've just signed up for the 2010 Dragon's Pen at Harrogate, and would welcome any words of wisdom on the format and how you got such a high rate of approval from the panel.<br />I've just completed the first draft of my first novel, so can deliver on the 'what's it about, then?' question, but I wonder if that's enough?Janet O'Kanehttp://www.jokwriting.co.uknoreply@blogger.com