Book Pitch Spotlight

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Book Pitch Spotlight 2021

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ October 6, 2021 ⋅ Leave a comment

Following last week’s Ten of my favourite novels of the last ten years, it’s exciting to be doing something new today: hosting my first spotlight on pitches for not-yet-published books by unagented writers. I’m also delighted that industry expert Andrew Wille accepted my invitation to share a few thoughts on what makes a good book … Continue reading →

10 Years of the Literary Sofa

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ September 22, 2021 ⋅ 8 Comments

This week is the 10th anniversary of the Literary Sofa and this is my third attempt to write something coherent about running the blog. It’s brought on an attack of the feels that I wasn’t expecting. The reason? Because it turns out to be impossible to separate my blogging life from my writing life from … Continue reading →

Book Pitch Spotlight – Call for Entries

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ September 11, 2021 ⋅ Leave a comment

As part of the Literary Sofa’s fast approaching 10th anniversary celebrations, in early October I’m hoping to dedicate a post to 50-word book pitches* from unagented writers, featuring the 10 best ones in my opinion – and it is only my opinion! They will be chosen on the strength of the pitch, not my personal … Continue reading →