I had a couple of comments on my last post with questions about the actual pitch so I thought I would share my strategy and how I framed it.
First, I made sure I knew who I was pitching before I sat down. Meaning I either knew information about clients or information about genres they have [...]

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I’ll tell you what. I am exhausted. Pitching takes a lot out of a timid writer. But you know what? I actually did it!
There were over 40 agents and something like 100 writers.  We were introduced to the agents and then let loose to stand in line to pitch our selected agents who were scattered [...]

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So, I’ve been doing some research on how best to prepare for pitching agents during appointments at conferences. Since I have some of these pitch sessions coming up in two days! There are so many different things I’ve read, many conflicting with each other. I’ve decided to take all the information I’ve gathered and go [...]

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I’m going to AgentFest!
What’s AgentFest, you ask? It’s part of the International Thriller Writers Annual Conference Extravaganza for both readers and writers. AgentFest is part of the CraftFest package, where you attend panels and discussions on publishing and the craft of writing. AgentFest on its own is an afternoon where writers essentially speed date with [...]

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Well, my first conference has come to a close, and I have to say that overall it was a great experience. I’m definitely going to do one of these again. I met some great people, heard some great stories, learned about the business, learned about the craft and got even more inspired about my current [...]

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My very first writers’ conference starts tomorrow. Eeeeeeeee! I’m going to be having a busy, full two days with the Fourth Annual New York Roundtable Writers’ Conference. It’s here in the city, and I am really looking forward to it. I’m a bit nervous, just because I don’t know exactly what to expect and I [...]

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After some thought and some advice from others, I have decided to join RWA. Romance Writers of America.
No, I am not a romance writer, but it seems that writers of all genres join this organization due to the benefits and experiences that come along with it. According to their website, over 50% of their members [...]

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April is going to be a big month for me. If you’ve never noticed the tagline in my header above, it says:
Aspiring Writer, Internet Addict, Undeniable Nerd
Well, next month, I have three conferences lined up, and each one of them applies to a different part of me. It’s pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to [...]

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