Day 12 (Part 2) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Kate Karyus Quinn

Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know some Read more…

Pitch Wars Success Interview with Michella Domenici and Mentors Kes Trester and Jennifer Hawkins

The best part of the contests for us around here is when we hear about successes. Today we celebrate Michella Domenici and her Pitch Wars mentors Kes Trester and Jennifer Hawkins! Mic recently signed with Heather Flaherty of The Bent Agency, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for her. So without further ado, please meet Michella, Kes, and Jennifer as they recap their awesome Pitch Wars success story. Michella, what made you decide to send a Pitch Wars application to Jen and Read more…

Day 12 (Part 1) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Naomi Hughes

Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know some Read more…

Day 11 (Part 2) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Lisa Maxwell

Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know some Read more…

Day 11 (Part 1) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Natasha Raulerson

  Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know Read more…

Day 10 (Part 2) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Brighton Walsh

Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know some Read more…

Pitch Wars Success Story With Judy Roberts and Her Mentor Kate J. Foster

  The best part of the contests for us around here is when we hear about successes. Today we celebrate Judy Roberts and her Pitch Wars mentor Kate J. Foster! Judy signed with Sara Crowe of Harvey Klinger. We couldn’t be more thrilled for her. So without further ado, please meet Judy and Kate as they recap their Pitch Wars success story.   Judy, what made you decide to send a Pitch Wars application to Kate? I learned about Pitch Read more…

Day 10 (Part 1) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Kendra Young

Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know some Read more…

Day 9 (Part 2) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Marty Mayberry

Welcome to May’s Voice Workshop with some of our amazing Pitch Wars mentors. From a Rafflecopter lottery drawing, we selected over thirty writers to participate in the workshop. Each mentor has graciously critiqued a 500 word sample that the writer chose from his or her manuscript where he or she felt they needed help with their voice. Our hope that these samples will help you with your work and that you’ll get to know some Read more…

Pitch Wars: The 35-word and Twitter Pitch … simplified

Is your 35-word pitch (aka logline) ready? Got a Twitter pitch? Many contests require a 35-word pitch to enter. If you make it into Pitch Wars, your mentor will help you come up with a short pitch, but having something ready will make the process easier.  Also, #PitMad is coming June 9 from 8AM to 8PM EDT. Don’t know what #PitMad is? Go here for the details.  So I thought I’d give you some formulas Read more…