Pitch Wars Webinars presents . . .
First Chapter Faux Pas with Agent Carrie Pestritto of Laura Dail Literary Agency
The first chapter is the most challenging part of the manuscript and one of the most important things to get just right. It is what agents look at first (of course!) and it often determines whether they keep reading or not. Figuring out where to start your story and how is essential. From reading submissions and working with clients, I’ve looked at thousands of first chapters and advised authors on what works and what doesn’t.
This webinar will focus on the best, most engaging way to start your story, how to introduce characters and plot, and individual spotlights via Q&A and brainstorming sessions you can sign up for separately.
The Details…
When: Tuesday, March 13
Time: 8:30 pm ET
Cost: $25
Please note: Registration is limited to the first 50 participants.
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About Carrie Pestritto…
Carrie Pestritto worked at Writers House and Prospect Agency before becoming part of the LDLA team. She earned her BA in English, cum laude, from Amherst College in 2009, also spending a year studying abroad at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University.
As an agent, she loves the thrill of finding new authors with strong, unique voices and working closely with her clients. Carrie always strives to help create books that will introduce readers to new worlds and is drawn in by relatable characters, meticulous world-building, and unusual, compelling premises.
About Pitch Wars Webinars . . .
The Pitch Wars webinar series was developed to help writers at every stage of their careers. Mentors and industry experts will host webinars focused on pitching, publishing, developing craft, and more.
Pitch Wars is a contest where published/agented authors, editors, or industry interns choose one writer each, read their entire manuscript, and offer suggestions to shine it up for agents. The mentors work with their mentees for two months before an agent round. Learn more.
20 Comments
Richard · February 19, 2018 at 3:04 pm
The donate button not working for anybody else? I keep clicking on it, but it’s not opening.
Heather Cashman · February 19, 2018 at 9:26 pm
I’ve fixed it! Sorry for the trouble everyone!
Susan · February 19, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Not for me, either.
Heather Cashman · February 19, 2018 at 9:26 pm
Fixed!
E · February 19, 2018 at 9:09 pm
The sign up kept routing me to a paypal page when I clicked send. Not sure why that was happening or if I was able to sign up for the seminar.
Heather Cashman · February 19, 2018 at 9:27 pm
You should be able to enter an amount and click through to the payment options.
Susan · February 19, 2018 at 10:23 pm
Ok. So I managed to donate the 25.00 but now I can’t seem to get back to the page to add the receipt.
Susan · February 19, 2018 at 10:53 pm
Sent receipt via email. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.
Richard · February 20, 2018 at 8:39 pm
I donated, but I don’t know who to email the receipt to. Help, please.
Heather Cashman · March 3, 2018 at 2:33 pm
Please email me with the attached receipt and any questions you might have to brendadrakecontests @ gmail . com (no spaces). Sorry for the form–it’s not working and I can’t figure out why.
C · February 21, 2018 at 10:09 pm
I just paid the $25 donation. How do I receive next steps for the webinar?
Heather Cashman · March 3, 2018 at 2:33 pm
Please email me with the attached receipt and any questions you might have to brendadrakecontests @ gmail . com (no spaces). Sorry for the form–it’s not working and I can’t figure out why.
Jennifer Irwin · February 27, 2018 at 8:09 pm
Hi, I donated for the seminar but have not received any registration information. Can you please send the information to connect to the webinar?
Thanks,
Jennifer
Emily · March 2, 2018 at 9:28 pm
Hi, I’m trying to register for this webinar, but I can’t figure out how to get the receipt as one of the accepted formats. Is there another option for getting it to you? Like to email it or something?
Heather Cashman · March 3, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Please email me with the attached receipt and any questions you might have to brendadrakecontests @ gmail . com (no spaces). Sorry for the form–it’s not working and I can’t figure out why.
Heather Montgomery · March 3, 2018 at 11:09 am
I’m having same trouble paid but keeps looping me back to PayPal when I hit the submit button
Heather Cashman · March 3, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Please email me with the attached receipt and any questions you might have to brendadrakecontests @ gmail . com (no spaces). Sorry for the form–it’s not working and I can’t figure out why.
Francis Moss · March 8, 2018 at 2:29 pm
OK. I signed up & paid. Now what?
Sharon · March 11, 2018 at 10:06 pm
Will registrants have access to a video afterwords?
Heather A Cashman · March 12, 2018 at 9:48 am
All registrants will be sent a video recording after the webinar. Thanks, Sharon!
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