# Event Details - **Event Name**: ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Alysoun Owen, Editor of Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, leads a workshop on pitching your novel and creating a strong submission package.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/47338dc0-a85a-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8c8-gmir.jpg NB: You can also book to join online.Do you have a fully formed idea for a new novel? Are you making the finishing touches to your manuscript? Have you already tried pitching to literary agents but without success? Are you at sea when it comes to preparing a pitch to an agent or publisher?If you identify with one of these questions, then this practical, in-depth workshop is for you.The workshop will cover all aspects of pitching and submission to an agent or publisher and will include:Knowing when to pitch and who toWhat a good submission looks likeWhat to include in a submission packageGetting support and how to cope with rejectionCome with questions and experience you are ready to share with the other delegates. Bring pen and paper to engage with a series of hands-on exercises.Writers & Artists have been providing unrivalled, trusted and impartial advice to writers for 120 years. The Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook is the bestselling resource for those looking to improve their writing, hook an agent or get their work published or performed.If you have any accessibility requirements, please directly get in touch with us at pentoprint@lbbd.gov.ukBooking is essential and you will be asked to present your booking confirmation upon arrival.Pen to Print and our partners reserve the right to remove participants who are disruptive to a session.NB: May feature content that some people may find upsetting, uses language or depicts scenes reflecting attitudes that are no longer seen as acceptable.Pen to Print shall not be liable to attendees for any injury, loss or damage of or to personal equipment belonging to the attendees or any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever arising out of the attendance of the eventPen to Print reserves the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event for any reason, including adverse weather conditions, an emergency situation or unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances out of its reasonable control. In such cases, the event organiser will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as is possible. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/47436c40-a85a-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h525-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Barking and Dagenham Libraries and Pen to Print are proud to present the fifteenth annual literary festival, running from Saturday 12 September to Saturday 19 September.This year’s festival offers a vibrant mix of in‑person, online and hybrid events, celebrating the power of storytelling and the joy of reading, as part of our contribution to the National Year of Reading.This festival is proudly supported by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and Arts Council England, funded by the UK Government. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4754d160-a85a-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1049-h740-dce8b808-gmir.jpg The National Year of Reading 2026 is a UK-wide campaign designed to inspire people to make reading a regular part of their lives.We all understand the benefits of reading and how it expands our minds, builds confidence and fuels creativity, yet fewer people are doing it. With growing distractions and limited time, reading for pleasure is declining across many groups.This national campaign aims to change this by reconnecting reading with everyday culture. It is not about guilt or obligation, it is about showing that stories, ideas and imagination have a place in everyone’s daily life. Click here to find out more! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/romford/readfest-2026-putting-a-pitch-together-with-alysoun-owen/100001996087744176 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Dagenham Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Romford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Dagenham Library - **lat**: 51.5402052 - **long**: 0.1486021000000619 - **full address**: Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Romford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ce0907b4dc09c6e7960d8eda629063ddb32925fcb024d0d109e71182ee29dc69-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786629787 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen being held? - **A:** ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Romford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen? - **A:** ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen is organized by Pen to Print. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ReadFest 2026: Putting a Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Romford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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