Showcase: The Submission Process
We asked the writing community for their top questions on the submission process. See what our viewers asked in the comments. This event originally aired Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Queries and Pitches That Worked
NOTE: Originally this event was going to be literary agent Erin Clyburn (Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency) responding live to pitch submissions. Unfortunately, Erin has come down with strep throat and is unable to speak. Instead, she will be leaving written feedback on the Forum Thread where the pitches were...
Crafting a Synopsis
A synopsis is an integral part of the querying process — it’s a submission piece that every agent will ask you for, and yet many querying authors miss out on some of the integral components of a successful synopsis. Writing a synopsis feels like a daunting task, but it doesn’t...
Gaining the Submission Edge
Knives—sharp ones—what a joy they are. How efficiently can a good knife slice through a ripe tomato, a high-top loaf of crusty bread, or the Sunday roast? My father insisted he teach me how to gain a sharp edge on the ceremonial carving knife. It all looked pretty dangerous to...
The Pitch Wars Experience
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LIVE Workshop: The ABCs of Strong Queries
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Q&A: Topics in Contemporary Middle Grade
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LIVE Q&A: The Submission Process
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LIVE Q&A: Querying and Getting an Agent
This post will go live 5 minutes before the session begins. To participate in the Q&A, post your questions below! Carlie Webber refused to major in English in college because no one would let her read Stephen King or R.L. Stine for class. She took her love of YA...
Reading the Rejection Tea Leaves
Trust me when I say that you have my total sympathy while you’re out querying your project. In a subjective industry, rejection is the great equalizer. We all get dealt our fair share (or more), and yes, even agents have to process the pain of the “No.” But there is...
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