Pitching and Catching. (Hahaha, thanks, SerialKarma.)

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Pitch Sessions: What they are & how to do it

Everythiing you need to know about pitching your book to an editor, and more!

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[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

I saw a link to this earlier today and bookmarked it -- I'm very glad I did. It was very interesting reading in addition to being informative. Thanks so much for taking the time to write it.

[alg.livejournal.com]

My pleasure. I'm glad you found it informative!

Great advice!

[(Anonymous)]

Thanks for an incredibly informative piece! Like greatest-pitch-ever-guy, I'm one of those unknowns who's full of passion and willing to show a little testicular fortitude to make sure my manuscript finds its way to the right person despite being sent by someone sort of agent-less. The dreaded slush-pile haunt! Kinda rolled the Trojan horse right into that office in the hopes that someone will go to sleep so I can lower the trap doors and do some serious conquering, hehe. Out of base curiosity, I make it a point to read your live journal entries whenever there's a new one. Call it stalking...lol...I call it creative research. Reading your past entries has allowed me to learn and understand what you look for in fiction, and what you're acquiring for Tor. It's invaluable information, I am sure, if one hopes to have a chance at succeeding in the business. The beauty of reading an editor's opinions and thoughts on writing is that, even if manuscript number one (and/or two, three, four, and so on) gets rejected, one knows what to write next, what's selling in the world of paranormal romance; it's inspiring. Yep, that's the right word. Thanks for putting your thoughts out there for all of us hopeful writers. Letting us stick our noses into your brain, a few lines at a time, is enriching and educational.
I'm just now remembering how happy I felt, right after having finished my story, when I accidentally stumbled upon the Tor website and your name. This is the good stuff...it's how we learn.
And awww, the kitty! Kudos for the name, very cool! Man, I wish I could adopt one (dang allergies). Had to settle for chihuahuas. I guess that's sort of like cuddling the mutated love-child of NYC rats and mean, inner city cats, but hey, mutants need love, too.....;-)

Re: Great advice!

[alg.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you found this helpful -- good luck!!