Pitches wanted (crime fiction) | ~50 cents per word
Added 2023-08-18 17:42:34 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PENGUIN BOOKS
Deadline: 21 August 2023
Katie Russell, Digital Editor at Penguin Books UK, is looking for pitches:
I am looking to commission some writers who are avid readers of James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Lisa Jewell, Lee Child, or Shari Lapena. If you're a crime fiction lover, get in touch: krussell1@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk
I'll be responding early next week.
Deadline: By Monday would be amazing as I'm looking to commission early next week. Rates are 40p a word.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Questions/submissions: krussell1@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk
- Website: https://www.penguin.co.uk/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Penguin Random House's mission is to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. Penguin Random House believes that books, and the stories and ideas they hold, have the unique capacity to connect and change us. More information here.
- Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Features, Recommendations, All Articles
- Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
- Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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