Pitch Wars Blog Archive

Day 9 (Part 1) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Kristin B. Wright

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…

By Heather Cashman, ago

Pitch Wars: The Query … simplified

Are you query ready for Pitch Wars? The first impression of your book comes from the query. It should be short and hooky. But how do you get everything about your book in your query? You don’t. It’s a teaser. You only need just enough information to hook an agent or editor. So I thought I’d share with you how I do my queries. Here’s a simplified formula. I hope it helps you to come Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

Day 8 (Part 2) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Natasha Neagle

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…

By Heather Cashman, ago

Pitch Wars Success Story with Kelly Garcia, Her Mentor Diana Gallagher, and her Agent Terrie Wolf!

The best part of the contests for us around here is when we hear about successes. Today we celebrate with Kelly Garcia, her mentor Diana Gallagher, and her agent Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management. We couldn’t be more thrilled for her. So without further ado, please meet Kelly, Diana, and Terrie as they tell us about their Pitch Wars success story. Kelly, tell us about your exciting news. Yes! I am now agented by Read more…

By Heather Cashman, ago

Day 8 (Part 1) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentors Abby Cooper and Gail Nall

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…

By Heather Cashman, ago

Day 7 of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Michael Mammay

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…

By Heather Cashman, ago

Pitch Wars: The Synopsis … simplified

Will you need a synopsis for Pitch Wars? Yes. It’s now a requirement. Yeah, I get it.  I hate writing synopses. But, unfortunately, it’s a necessary evil. Agents and editors may ask you for one. Get yours ready right after you finish your manuscript. Some writers do one before they even write the book. So I thought I’d share with you how I do my synopses. Here’s a simplified formula. I hope it helps you Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

BORN TO TREASON by E. B. Wheeler . . . Happy Release Day!

TITLE: Born to Treason AUTHOR: E.B. Wheeler PUBLISHER: Cedar Fort, Inc. PUBLICATION DATE: May 10, 2016 Amazon |  Barnes & Noble  |  Goodreads About the Book . . . Smuggling pages from a forbidden book is a small act of defiance against Queen Elizabeth I, but it entangles Joan Pryce in a plot that may cost her heart and her life. Joan is not only Catholic—her beliefs outlawed by the queen—but also Welsh, a people Read more…

By Heather Cashman, ago

Day 6 (Part 2) of May’s Voice Workshop with Pitch Wars Mentor Hayley Nicole Stone

  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…

By Heather Cashman, ago

THE RULE BOOK by Jennifer Blackwood Release Day … with excerpt and giveaway!

Cover Design: LJ Anderson, Mayhem Cover Creations Release Day: May 9, 2016 Synopsis Starr Media Second-Assistant Survival Guide 1. Don’t call your hot boss the antichrist to his face 2. Don’t stare at hot boss’s, um, package or his full sleeve of tattoos. (No. Really. Stop!) 3. Don’t get on the malicious first assistant’s bad side. 4. Don’t forget to memorize the 300-page employee manual. 5. If you value your cashmere, steer clear of boss’s Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago