Pitch Wars Blog Archive

Super Intern Contest – I, SPY

Genre: sassy spy novelWord count: 81,000 Query: Dear Ms. Chapman, Being an American spy in Ottawa, Canada, of all places, is pretty much the bottom rung of the ladder in terms of detecting threats and being in danger for CIA operative Talia Reynolds. But when the options are be careful or be killed,Talia has had “careful” drummed into her skull pretty hard—hard enough that she can’t tell her long-time boyfriend Danny about her top-secret occupation. Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

Super Intern Contest – COVETED

Genre: YA Urban fantasyWord count: 82,000 Query: Dear Erica, Seventeen-year-old Caleb Dunnelly spends his weekends searching the net for clues about his parents’ disappearance. Which is why his best friend has to trick him into going out one Friday night. The two end up at Confessions, local hotspot and—apparently—the perfect place to be ambushed. When a couple of freaks in robes set the club on fire, Caleb pulls his friend to safety, and smack into Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

BE HERE NOW: A Writer’s Auction to Raise Funds for Andy Whitfield’s Documentary about Cancer Awareness

source When YA writer, Kathy Bradey, contacted me to get the word out about a writers auction she’s holding to raise funds for the late Andy Whitfield’s (Actor – Spartacus) documentary about cancer awareness this Wednesday, I quickly agreed. Some of you may know that my son, my adoptive daughter, and I are survivors of cancer, so I was happy to help out if I could. I’m asking that you all join me in spreading Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

Super Intern Contest … entry winners

link We have winners into the Super Intern Contest with the awesome agent intern, Erica M. Chapman, for Louise Fury with L. Perkins Agency . If your name is below, please send your query letter and the 1st 250 words of manuscript to brendadrakecontests@gmail.com now and not later than Tuesday, June 12 at 10 PM EDT. Remember Erica’s going to tell us when she stopped reading each pitch or if it would make it out Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

A Pitch Madness Success … the interview

I’m so thrilled to announce another Pitch Madness success story. Gina Ciocca has signed with the beyond awesome agent and writer,  John M. Cusick with Scott Treimel NY (yes, I’m a fangirl, and yes, he knows it). SQUEE!!!   Gina Ciocca Gina has agreed to let me torture interview her. Here’s how it went down… B says: So let’s get this party started. What made you decide to enter Pitch Madness, and how did you feel Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

The Writer’s Voice … a success story

  I’m excited to announce that we have a success story from The Writer’s Voice contest! ValerieCole has signed with awesome agent, Lauren MacLeod, and you can read the entry that grabbed Lauren’s attention here.  In Valerie’s own words…  First, I have to thank the coaches—Mónica, Krista, Brenda, and Cupid. The Writers Voice was a BIG event. I cannot even imagine how much work this must have been for them, and if it weren’t for Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

Super Intern Contest

link First off, the winner of an eBook (pdf) of EYES OF THE SEER by Peter Dawes chosen by Random.org is Katie Brauning. Katie send me your email address at brendadrakecontests@gmail.com so I can send you your prize. Everyone else go to this post for more information about this exciting story, and support one of our own. Okay, now about the contest. We had many participants of The Writer’s Voice ask what was wrong with Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

EYES OF THE SEER … giveaway

I’m excited to give away an eBook copy of  EYES OF THE SEER. All you have to do is leave a post comment below. Tell us, what would you do with the gift of “sight” and could sense things before they happened? Here’s something about the story… The Vampire Flynn Trilogy Website Peter Dawes on Twitter Eyes of the Seer by Peter Dawes Description: It all started with a murder. Two victims lay dead at the Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

The Writer’s Voice Twitter Pitch Party Rules (Twitter hashtag: #WVTP)Thursday, May 24 12PM – 6PM EDT Here’s the rules… Pitch your finished manuscript on the hashtag. You may pitch any time you see an agent online – just don’t go crazy and pitch more than once during an agent visit. We will monitor the hashtag and gently inform you if you’re being obnoxious. Make sure your pitch includes the hashtag #WVTP. The agents will be Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

The Writer’s Voice Wrap Up!   It’s been a long month with The Writer’s Voice and now it’s over. I can honestly say I love each and every one of my team members. They worked hard and supported each other. I believe in you guys. I hope to hear great things from each of you in the future! So here’s the results of Team Brenda: #1: SUBHUMAN Andrea Somberg and Roseanne Wells#2: MAD AS A Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago