Originally published in Nelson Literary Agency’s monthly newsletter Pitching your book to an agent or editor is daunting. How are you supposed to cram the essence of your entire novel into a pithy couple of sentences? (Hint: You’re not.) Here’s a formula for a concise pitch that will set you on the right track. Ladies and Gentlemen,…
Category: RMFW Conference
Conference Update: Some Practical Information
More Questions? Join our NEW FACEBOOK GROUP for Conference attendees! Conference is almost here! Here is some practical information to help you get organized: Parking: Parking is free at the hotel for conference attendees. Yay! Airport Shuttle & Train Info: The hotel website had conflicting information, but I have confirmed that the FREE Shuttle to…
Why I Entered the Colorado Gold Contest
I was thrilled to hear this week that I was a finalist in the Colorado Gold Writer’s contest, but why should you care? Well, if you are a multi-published author, you probably don’t, and shouldn’t. But if you’re a writer struggling to get your work in front of agents and/or editors, maybe you should. Colorado…
RMFW and me . . . and you.
RMFW’s Colorado Gold conference is in a few weeks, and, of course, I’m going. In fact, this year I am an “Honored Guiding Member” which means I’ve been in RMFW for a **mumbledy mumble** years. Okay, we’ll just leave it at decades. And, yes, RMFW has given me some awesome awards (I’ve been Writer of…
Tips for Pitching Your Novel to an Agent or Editor
With Colorado Gold just around the corner (and other conferences happening around the country throughout the rest of the summer and the autumn), many authors are preparing to pitch a manuscript to a literary agent, an editor, or both. In hopes of reducing stress and helping you land a request for pages, here are some tips for…