How to Write a Pitch-Perfect First Chapter — with award-winning editor, Imogen Cooper and Director of Writing for Children, Charlotte Maslen.

FREE MASTERCLASS FOR ASPIRING CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS

Would you like to learn how to write an outstanding book with a first chapter that publishers and agents will want to read? Do you wonder what agents and publishers are looking for when they read submissions?

If so, this masterclass, with award winning editor, Imogen Cooper & Director of Writing for Children & Young Adults, Charlotte Maslen, is for you. Join us and learn how to write a first chapter that ticks all the right boxes for agents and publishers.

Date & Time: Monday 12th September 2022, 7 – 8 pm BST

Don’t worry if you can’t make it! Everyone who signs up will be sent a recording of the event.

1. Tips for nailing that all-important first chapter

2. What the publishing industry wants to be pitched in 2022

3. How to edit your first chapter for success

4. How to apply what you’ve learnt to your own writing

Kind Words from our Published Authors and Industry Experts

Barry Cunningham, OBE, Managing Director at Chicken House Books & discoverer of J.K. Rowling

Imogen is both a brilliant talent spotter – and a creative editorial guide to making good work into great work. A first class publishing professional with an enviable track record.

Anthony Burt, author of the Animal Lighthouse

Without the insightful courses I took at the Golden Egg Academy, I wouldn’t have found my true author’s voice. every children’s author who wants to be published should do a Golden Egg Academy course!

Lydia Lundgren, writer from 12-month Writing for Children and Young Adults course

This course is outstanding. I needed further education in the craft, and I certainly received it!

Serena Patel, author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series

I needed to give myself permission to reach for my dream and the Golden Egg Academy helped me to do that. I am forever grateful for their belief in me.

Jill Rezzano, writer from 12-month Writing for Children and Young Adults course

I will keep going back to what we learned and the resources forever. You don’t find support like this anywhere else. Charlotte is so insightful and an amazing listener.

Eloise Smith, author of Sister to a Star

Without Imogen I don’t think I’d be signed a two-book deal with Chicken House! She has truly changed my life!

Mary Howell, writer from 12-month Writing for Children and Young Adults course

It has been more pertinent than an MA in creative writing, and I feel privileged to be on the course.

Robin Bennet, author of Monster Max

What the Golden Egg Academy offers authors needs no gilding or embellishment – it’s very simple: if you’re serious about your writing and your writing career, then sign up

Mary Goodrich, writer from 12-month Writing for Children and Young Adults

I have found a writing community that will last beyond the course. Once an egg, always an egg!

Some of our Success Stories

Imogen Cooper
Founder of the Golden Egg Academy

About Your Hosts

Imogen Cooper, previously Editorial Director at Chicken House Publishing, started the Golden Egg Academy at her kitchen table in 2013 whilst working for Chicken House MD Barry Cunningham, the first publisher of Harry Potter. In 2015 Golden Egg became her main focus and since then she has helped over 90 children’s writers gain agents or publishing contracts.

Charlotte Maslen has helped hundreds of writers learn the craft of storytelling through the flagship twelve month Writing for Children and Young Adult programme. She has also created the Golden Egg Club, a global children’s writing community. As an editor, Charlotte has edited many talented writers who have gone on to acquire agents and publishing deals including Holly Rivers and Eloise Smith.