Sentences with phrase «agent pitch sessions»

The conference features workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and self - publishing, as well as agent pitch sessions, roundtables, and open mics.

Consequently, I argue that the best way to get an agent is to (a) attend conferences that offer an agent pitch session (most of them do), and (b) PERFECT YOUR PITCH.

Not exact matches

The event, sold out a week prior to the date, was attended by close to 300 people who chose between more than 21 workshops, nine seminar sessions, a battery of agent - pitching sessions, all set up with free author photos, and a welcome reception at the end of the day.

This session, taught by a literary agent who represents (and adores) speculative fiction, will share helpful tips on how write great SF / F, how to set your work apart from other submissions, how to make your unique world come to life, and how to effectively pitch your sci - fi and fantasy to literary agents and editors.

There was a query letter critique, some Q&A sessions with an impressive list of agents and editors, some workshops and lectures, and the opportunity to pitch my work face to face to a working professional.

I attended the Friday night mixer, the Saturday morning agent / editor Q&A session, an informational session about blogging, a manuscript critique with one agent, and a pitch session with another agent.

Not only was I able to have my query critiqued the day before by another experienced editor and agent, but I got the chance to interact socially with Nicole at the mixer Friday night, making the pitch session much less intimidating.

My quick pitch session with agent Linda Epstein resulted in being offered representation a few months later.

This session is intended to give all participants — whether you pitch or not — insight into traditional publishing and what agents and publishers are seeking.

In addition to a sterling lineup of speakers, attendees can sign up to pitch an agent, get a manuscript evaluation from an editor, perform at an open mic session, even have lunch with the presenter of their choice.

, I always wound up with the most sustained interest from agents with whom I met face to face at one of these pitch or critique sessions.

The Top Five Entrants (including the Grand Prize winner) will receive a 15 - minute, one - on - one pitch session with Regina Brooks, one of New York's premier literary agents for young adult books.

Try another way to get that agent's attention, like in a blind date or pitch session at a writers conference, or through a mutual friend.

The informal observations on the message board noted that several pitch sessions with agents went unfilled with the self - publishing panels being packed.

The conference offered panels and talks for poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers, as well as one - on - one pitch sessions with agents for writers who are working on book - length manuscripts.

Generally this teaser is the first step to conveying your novel idea to an editor or agent, whether in a query letter, proposal, or during a pitch session at a conference.

If you want to find a publisher, sign up for writer's conferences that offer pitching sessions to agents.

A fifteen - minute session will help tighten and pump up your pitch before your appointment with an agent / editor.

I've read that some authors and some agents, too, have mixed feelings about pitch sessions, but I love them — not only because I can pitch my work, but because I get valuable information from every literary agent I talk to, and also because meeting agents as people helps me humanize the whole experience.

And while from time to time you can hear someone say that it's rare for an agency to land a real catch at a pitch session, there are more than 50 working agents signed to listen to pitches at this year's conference.

The Nonfiction Writers Conference is always jam packed with great sessions and this year I was invited by one of the panel agents to submit a book proposal during Pitch the Literary Aagents to submit a book proposal during Pitch the Literary AgentsAgents!

At various times, I've participated in writing critique groups, attended writers» conferences, braved pitching sessions with agents, and read books on the writing craft.

For those writers seeking a traditional book deal, however, pitches may still be directed at an agent or acquisitions editor, either in writing or at face - to - face writers conferences with blind - date or ask - the - pro sessions.

It can also be worth attending literary festivals and author conferences where agents offer one - to - one pitch feedback sessions — I'm doing an event like this at The London Book Fair called «The Write Stuff» as part of their Author HQ programme.

Members gain access to educational meetings, reader events, pitch sessions with editors and agents, and so much more.

I snagged my agent in a practice pitch session at the first writers conference I attended, Crime Bake in Boston, 2010.

The program this year includes boot camp sessions, a one - day self - publishing conference, and the regular conference with agent pitch slam.

Cassandra: I had a novel that ranked as a semifinalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and I attended conferences where I pitched that book to agents in these timed pitch sessions (a terrifying practice).