Well, I said I wouldn’t do it, but who was I kidding? I couldn’t resist the urge to dig into the numbers of Pitch Wars 2015. After all, we had a record year: 1,591 submissions for 101 mentors. It means that we mentors have a lot of reading to do, and some difficult decisions to […]
Last-minute Tips for PitchWars Hopefuls
The submission window for #PitchWars is fast approaching. Possibly even more quickly than you official know about! In case you’re on the fence about it, here are some reasons you should think about submitting: Find a mentor. If you’re selected for PitchWars, for the next two months, you’ll have a new CP! Your mentor will help you polish your […]
5 Facts About the American Old West
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Hayley Stone received a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Announcing: The Rogue Retrieval
A few years ago, I read an article about Teller, the silent and enigmatic half of magic duo Penn & Teller. It covered his efforts to patent/copyright the illusions he created, to prevent other performers from essentially stealing the tricks and performing them elsewhere (especially over in Europe). Or worse, deconstructing Teller’s illusions and posting […]
Pitch Wars 2: The Mentor Strikes Back
I’m returning for my second year as a Pitch Wars mentor. Fist pump! This contest pairs agented authors and other industry pros with aspiring authors seeking literary representation. The success rate for this contest is unlike any other. I believe we had 20+ authors who landed an agent last year, some even before the agent round. […]
