The third #SFFpit Twitter pitch event for sci-fi/fantasy authors happened on June 18th, and it was a huge success! It ran from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. I knew we were doing well at around 1 p.m., when my agency sister Kes Trester pointed out that #SFFpit was trending on Twitter with 11,000 tweets: […]
Do’s and Don’ts of #SFFpit
We’re gearing up for the fifth #SFFpit, which takes place on June 23, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. This twice-yearly event allows authors of completed fantasy/science fiction manuscripts to pitch their work (on Twitter) to literary agents and small press editors. If you happen to be such an author, agent, or editor, please consider yourself […]
Religious Fundamentalism in Fantasy
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we ask an expert to tackle some aspect of fantasy writing (cultures, weapons, horses, etc.) or a scientific / technological concept pervasive in science fiction. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Spencer Ellsworth has written four drafts, at […]
Female Professions of Medieval Europe
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we ask an expert to tackle some aspect of fantasy writing (cultures, weapons, horses, etc.) or a scientific / technological concept pervasive in science fiction. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Jerry Quinn is a classical actor and […]
Paying It Forward: Library Jumpers
Long ago, when I was still wet behind the ears as an author, I heard about this contest. #PitMad. It took place on Twitter, and challenged aspiring authors to pitch their completed manuscript to agents and editors in 140 characters or less. A couple of months later, there was another contest, called Pitch Madness. This […]
