Over the past week, I’ve had the pleasure to work with three speculative fiction authors as part of Michelle Hauck’s team in #SunVsSnow. This pitching contest was open to all writers who had a completed manuscript and were seeking representation. The first 200 submissions received after the submission window opened would go into consideration, and […]
Articles on Pitching Contests
Here you'll find articles on pitching contests for aspiring authors, from one-day Twitter pitching events (#SFFpit and #PitMad) to longer-running, Brenda-Drake-style events like Pitch Madness and Pitch Wars.
Aftermath of the Second #SFFpit
Yesterday’s #SFFpit event was a smashing success! I should begin by thanking the people who came out to participate, specifically: The authors who pitched their books. It’s not easy to put your work out there, and you should be proud for participating. The agents and editors who read pitches. We know you have crazy-busy schedules, […]
#SFFpit Returns Tomorrow
As you probably know, tomorrow is the return of #SFFpit, the Twitter pitching event for authors, agents, and editors of fantasy and science fiction. In this post I’ll highlight a couple of important changes, address some Twitter discussions that have come up recently, share some cool pitching resources, and maybe even tell you who’s planning […]
9 Ways to Get Ready for #SFFpit
Twice a year (in June and December), sci-fi and fantasy writers will have the chance to pitch their completed manuscripts to agents & editors in the #SFFpit pitching contest. If you have a completed manuscript and are seeking representation/publication, and that manuscript has any of the following elements: Swords, bows, and possibly maces Lasers or tractor beams […]
7 Things I Learned as a Pitch Wars Mentor
Last week was the climax of Pitch Wars 2014, the agent round at Brenda Drake’s blog and alternate showcase hosted by Dee Romito. As one of the mentors, I had a glimpse of what these pitching contests look like behind the scenes. It seemed worth sharing these lessons. 1. Brenda Drake is awesome It’s difficult to […]
