The best part of the contests for us around here is when we hear about successes. Today we celebrate Summer Spence and her Pitch Wars mentor Evelyn Skye! Nina recently signed with Heather Flaherty of The Bent Agency, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for her. So without further ado, please Read more…
When I heard the devastating news that Veronica Bartles’ family home in Maryland had been severely damaged while they were living here in New Mexico, I wanted to help. The Bartles are due to move back to Maryland this August. While on a trip back to Maryland to check on Read more…
About this item: A query critique. Donated by … Eric W. Ruben, Esq. Website | Twitter A graduate of New York’s Cardozo School of Law and a veteran entertainment professional, Eric has over twenty-five years experience as a counselor, litigator, literary agent, talent manager, and professional performer. His unique perspective Read more…
About this item: A first five pages critique “Voice Enhancer” substantive edits. Donated by … Lara Edits Website | Twitter Hailing from the arid highlands of Colorado, Lara Willard graduated with highest honors in Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature, Writing, Editing, and Design) from the University of Northwestern. She writes poetry, contemporary short Read more…
About this item: A first three chapter critique of your middle grade manuscript. Donated by … Laura Shovan Website | Twitter Laura Shovan was first published in second grade, when her short story “Snow Flurry” appeared in the PTA newsletter. After graduating from NYU’s Dramatic Writing Program, she taught high Read more…
About this item: A signed copy of THE LAST FIFTH GRADE OF EMERSON ELEMENTARY by Laura Shovan when available. This book releases in April, 2016 and the author will send the sign copy when she receives copies of the book. About the book … Add to Goodreads! Releases April, 2016 Eighteen Read more…
About this item: a signed ARC of MY SEVENTH-GRADE LIFE IN TIGHTS by Brooks Benjamin. About the book … Releasing Spring, 2016 from Delacorte/Random House Add it to Goodread! LIVE IT. All Dillon wants is to be a real dancer. And if he wins a summer scholarship at Dance-Splosion, he’s on Read more…
About this item: A query and first chapter critique of manuscript. Donated by … Brooks Benjamin Website | Twitter In sixth grade, Brooks Benjamin formed a New Kids on the Block tribute dance crew called the New Kidz. He wasn’t that good at dancing back then. But now he’s got a new crew—his wife Read more…
About this item: A query critique. Donated by … Rachel Brooks, agent L. Perkins Agency Website | Twitter Rachel Brooks joined the L. Perkins Agency as a literary agent in summer 2014. She is thrilled to be a part of such an exciting industry. She’s been devouring the written word Read more…
About this item: A full manuscript critique. For MG and YA (all genres) & NA and Adult Romance (all subgenres). Donated by … Ashley Turcotte Website | Twitter For as long as she can remember, Ashley’s been a fan of all subgenres of fantasy. Ever since she found a copy Read more…