Here it is, the traditional, ginormous, over-the-top, all-the dish, “How I got my agent” post! I’ve included my successful query letter at the end. I’ll also break out individual pieces into future blog posts as well, going into more depth with the strategies that worked for me. Please note that no one path to publishing is going to be right for everyone. I have a great deal of privilege going into this process, along with some big disadvantages, and that affected my approach and results. The goal is always to build a big toolbox, then use the most effective tools for the job in front of you.
3 (More) Tips for Twitter Pitch Parties
In addition to the basic tips I set out in my last post on pitch parties, I saw a few things that clearly hurt people's exposure and chances during the March #PitMad and April #DVpit events. I paid close attention to who was getting the retweets and likes, and who wasn't. A few definite patterns … Continue reading 3 (More) Tips for Twitter Pitch Parties
3 Lessons from #Pitmad
Since my post giving A Basic Guide to Twitter Pitches, I've been back in the trenches with the March 2019 #Pitmad pitch party. It's a much larger, more general event than #SFFPit, with books pitched from all age groups and genres. But even though I came away without an invitation to query an agent, I … Continue reading 3 Lessons from #Pitmad
A Basic Guide to Twitter Pitch Parties
If you're a writer on Twitter, every now and then your feed is going to blow up with book blurbs for a day. If you're wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is...a pitch party. This is an event where writers share a one-tweet length description of a completed book, in hopes of … Continue reading A Basic Guide to Twitter Pitch Parties