Yesterday I wrote a post detailing my process for sifting through the slush in my #PitchWars inbox. It focused on many of the common mistakes I saw that put me off an entry. Today, I'm flipping the script and want to gush about some of the elements of entries that made me sit up and … Continue reading A #PitchWars Inbox Breakdown Part II: Now With Extra Screaming
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A #PitchWars Inbox Breakdown: Thoughts and Infinite Screaming
The Pitch Wars submission window has come and gone! Now, two things occur: Hopefuls attempt to summon requests through sheer force of will, and mentors read. Forever. (Seriously, so much reading. SO MUCH!) 3456 writers lobbed their words into the void. Of those, 1402 are adult. Of those, 267 sent their word-babies to Laura and … Continue reading A #PitchWars Inbox Breakdown: Thoughts and Infinite Screaming
Let’s Summon Demons (Because That’s Easier than Query Writing)
As the great beast that is Pitch Wars stirs to life and prepares to storm the gates of publishing once again, hey, it’s time to write a query. No, you can’t skip this part. Yes, it’s important. No, I won’t do it for you. What I will do is provide you with a few helpful … Continue reading Let’s Summon Demons (Because That’s Easier than Query Writing)
What To Expect When You’re Expecting (To Enter #PitchWars)
Hey, folks. I bet you’re here because you’re trawling the depths of the internet for any scraps of advice about Pitch Wars. Good news! You’ve hit rock bottom (and possibly found some nuggets of wisdom. Or maybe that’s an ancient Hyperborean toilet). If you don’t know what Pitch Wars is, I’ve gotta wonder why … Continue reading What To Expect When You’re Expecting (To Enter #PitchWars)
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