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Over the past five years, Pitch Wars has changed many lives. Countless authors have been matched with agents and even gone on to book deals and successful careers. But most importantly, Pitch Wars has grown the writing community to connect author with author, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie as we go through all stages of revision and publishing.
Behind the scenes, it takes a lot of work to coordinate the event each year. And as it continues to grow, so do the responsibilities required to make Pitch Wars possible.
Like last year, we will be accepting donations to go toward the administrative costs associated with running Pitch Wars.
Everyone who enters Pitch Wars can submit four (4) free applications to the mentors of their choice.
Those who donate $20 or more will receive two additional applications.* To claim your extra mentor applications, please keep your emailed receipt from Paypal as proof when uploading your entry during the submission window on August 3.
All amounts are greatly appreciated. If you’re not entering Pitch Wars this year and the contest has benefited you in the past, please consider donating.
*Please note: Pitch Wars is a contest where mentors choose mentees based on the entrants’ skills and is not based on chance.
As Pitch Wars continues to grow and evolve, so will our processes each year to make sure the contest runs as smoothly as possible for all of you–because that is what Pitch Wars is all about. We are here to support our fellow authors at every stage of the process through mentoring, workshops, and community.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in Pitch Wars. We look forward to another successful season this year and for many more to come.
That’s not all! Those who don’t make it into Pitch Wars this year, will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of many editing packages that include query, chapters, pages, and synopsis edits. Look for another post with details of what you can win next week. No donation (purchase) necessary. Right now here are the editors offering up services for the prizes …
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34 Comments
Teagan Brody · June 16, 2016 at 5:49 pm
Done! Thank you all so much for your time and effort. I for one truly appreciate it! Looking forward to submitting my app.
Dawn Husted · July 15, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Just donated! Excited to be a part of such a wonderful event! Thanks for all your hard work!
Kathy Maggio · August 5, 2016 at 4:30 pm
I tried to donate and received dreaded ‘fatal error’ message.
Kathy Maggio · August 5, 2016 at 5:06 pm
I waited and resubmitted, so $20 on its way!
Jennifer Mary G. · June 16, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Done! $20 donation made. Great idea, thanks so much!
Leonie Kelsall · June 16, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Don’t know that I will enter this year, but happy to donate as I’ve received valuable advice, support and opportunity from Brenda over the last 18 months.
Kelly Barina · June 16, 2016 at 7:42 pm
Done! Pitch wars is such a great opportunity, I’m happy to help keep it going!
Kimberly Zook · June 16, 2016 at 7:58 pm
Great idea! Just donated $20 and thanks for the extra opportunity!
Jan Satterlee · June 17, 2016 at 7:25 am
So happy to ‘pitch’ in. This is such a great opportunity for writers and I want to do whatever it takes to keep it going.
Micaela Eagle · June 17, 2016 at 12:12 pm
Donation made! Thanks for all you do!!
Aaron Mizell · June 17, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Done 😀
Terri Squires · June 18, 2016 at 8:40 am
Donation made. Thanks for doing this Brenda!
Jonathan Peto · June 18, 2016 at 10:29 am
Done! #PitchWars looks exciting.
Kimberly · June 18, 2016 at 12:20 pm
I’m not sure I’m entering this year but I’ve entered your contests in previous years so just donated! Thank you so much for all you do!
Nicole Lynn Hoefs · June 22, 2016 at 11:42 am
Done! 🙂
Brenda Drake · June 22, 2016 at 11:47 am
Thank you all for your support! It’s greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth Menozzi · June 24, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Brenda, is PitchWars officially considered a non-profit organization? I’m wondering if I could get my donation matched by the folks I work for…
Rochelle Karina · July 5, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Done! Because worth it! Thank you for hosting such a cool event.
Tina Spear · July 8, 2016 at 11:30 am
Just donated! Thank you for all the writing info on your blog and awesome contests you organize. Would be happy to pay a fee for any of your events. Twenty dollars is not a ton of money considering what I’ve learned from your blog and all the contests over the years. And hey, I spend that amount on a bottle of wine and Starbucks…..weekly. Thank you.
Boo · July 15, 2016 at 11:24 am
done! thank you and everyone for all they do! 🙂 i hope one day i am in a position to pay it forward.
Elizabeth · July 22, 2016 at 3:03 pm
Just donated, so excited to participate this year!
Angela · July 27, 2016 at 11:13 am
Just donated and ready and excited to participate this year!
Heather Cashman · July 27, 2016 at 11:18 am
For all of you who donate, please know how much we appreciate you! We’re trying to take Pitch Wars to the next level, give it it’s own website, and expand what we can offer. It is these donations that make our dream possible!
Good luck with your submissions!
Jolie Vines · July 29, 2016 at 2:12 pm
Done! This is such a great idea and the community I’ve found is wonderful. You guys rock.
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Sarah · July 29, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Done! Thanks so much for this amazing contest! What a fabulous community!
April Roberson · August 2, 2016 at 12:33 pm
Done! Yeah 2017 website! Awesome community of writers.
Dianne · August 2, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Done! And now back to my regularly scheduled synopsis writing… #PitchWars! Holy crap, I’m kind of super excited about this opportunity!
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