Monthly Archives: September 2016

Pass or Pages Submission Date

September 11, 2016LiteraryAgents, contest, Editing, Feedback, Fiction, Manuscript, Operation Awesome, Pass or Pages, Query, Requests, Submission, Writing, YA Speculative Fictionpdpabst

PASSORPAGES

Once again, Operation Awesome is hosting a Pass or Pages entry between September 12-14, 2016. This event is for YA Speculative Fiction (including all subgenres of science-fiction, fantasy, and magical realism). When the submission window opens, you’ll fill out a form on their blog with all the pertinent information. Part of that is submitting your query and first 250 words of your manuscript. (Those that go over this limit will be disqualified.) You don’t need to personalize your query or include your bio, but be sure to include your word count and title in it.

Those that are chosen get detailed feedback from the participating agents about why they pass. A few lucky ones will get requests to send their full manuscript to an agent. Either way, it’s a win-win situation!

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

Harlequin: Ooooh…Canada Romance Subs ending soon!

September 9, 2016LiteraryAuthors, Canadian Hero, Editors, Harlequin, Hunky Heros, Manuscripts, Ooooh...Canada Blitz, publisher, Romance, Submissions, Writerspdpabst

hqnLogo-Header

Okay, so there are imprints with Harlequin that you can continue to sub your juicy romance novels. But the Ooooh..Canada Romance Subs get to bypass the slush pile through September 12th, 2016! Thus, if you’ve written an unputdownable manuscript with a Canadian hero, this is nearly your final call.

You’ll need to send your first chapter and a 3-7 page synopsis to Harlequin’s Ooooh…Canada Blitz. And as always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

#PitMad is Tomorrow!

September 7, 2016Contests, Literary#Pitmad, Age Category, Agents, Authors, Brenda Drake, contest, Editors, Fiction, Genre, Hashtags, Literary, Manuscripts, Non-Fiction, Pitch, Publishers, Twitter, Unagented, Writingpdpabst

Nothing soothes the writerly soul than a good twitter pitch party! Tomorrow is Brenda Drake‘s infamous #PitMad between the hours of 8am-pm (EDT). Common age category and genre hashtags are below.

Age Categories:

#PB = Picture Book
#C = Children’s
#CB = Chapter Book
#CL = Children’s Lit
#MG = Middle Grade
#YA = Young Adult
#NA = New Adult
#A = Adult

Genres/Sub-genres:

#AA = African American
#AD = Adventure
#CF = Christian Fiction
#CON = Contemporary
#CR = Contemporary Romance
#DIS = Disabilities
#DV = Diversity
#E = Erotica
#ER = Erotic Romance
#ES = Erotica Suspense
#F = Fantasy
#H = Horror
#HA = Humor
#HF = Historical Fiction
#HR = Historical Romance
#INSP = Inspirational
#IRMC = Interracial/Multicultural
#MR = Magical Realism
#M = Mystery
#Mem = Memoir
#LGBT
#LF = Literary Fiction
#NF = Non-fiction
#R = Romance
#P = Paranormal
#PR = Paranormal Romance
#RS = Romantic Suspense
#S = Suspense
#SF = SciFi
#SPF = Speculative Fiction
#T = Thriller
#UF = Urban Fantasy
#W = Westerns
#WF = Woman’s Fiction

The rules clearly state to only pitch THREE times per manuscript during the contest. Don’t break the rules and clog the feed! Also, please remember anyone can stalk the feed. So, do your research before submitting your manuscript!

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA Fiction.

San Francisco, CA & Washington, DC Workshops on the Same Day?

September 6, 2016Literary, Writing Conferences & GetawaysAgents, Author, Editors, Hilton, How To Get Published, Manuscript, Pitch, San Francisco, Washington DC, Writer Workshop, Writingpdpabst

Well you can’t be in both places at the same time, unless you have a time machine. And as writers go, you just might. Either way, I’ve listed the information below for both workshops on September 10, 2016. And excitingly, there are still seats available and some agents are still open for pitch sessions.

San Francisco, CA

This special one-day “How to Get Published” writing workshop is held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport. This year’s faculty so far includes:

literary agent Jennifer March Soloway (Andrea Brown Literary)
literary agent Paul S. Levine (Paul S. Levine Literary)
literary agent Chelsea Lindman (Greenburger Associates)
literary agent Elizabeth Kracht (Kimberley Cameron Literary Agency)
literary agent Laurie McLean (Fuse Literary)
literary agent Carlie Webber (CK Webber Associates Literary)
literary agent Laurie Fox (Linda Chester Literary Agency)
literary agent Mary C. Moore (Kimberley Cameron Literary Agency)
literary agent Andy Ross (Andy Ross Agency)
literary agent Patricia Nelson (Marsal Lyon Literary)
literary agent Chiara Rosati (Veritas Literary Agency)
literary agent Lisa Abellera (Kimberley Cameron Literary Agency)

Washington, DC (Chesapeake Writing Workshop)

This special one-day “How to Get Published” writing workshop on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at the Hilton Arlington. (I’m not clear on which one, so call before booking.) This years faculty currently includes:

literary agent Lisa Rodgers (Jabberwocky Literary)
literary agent Penny Moore (Empire Literary)
literary agent Adriann Ranta (Foundry Literary)
literary agent Anna Sproul-Latimer (Ross Yoon Literary)
literary agent Eric Smith (P.S. Literary)
literary agent Stacey Graham (Red Sofa Literary)
literary agent Kelly Peterson (Corvisiero Literary)
literary agent Rachel Burkot (Holloway Literary)
literary agent Maria Ribas (Stonesong Literary)
literary agent Caitie Flum (Liza Dawson Associates)

Have a great day!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

Pitch Slam Contest

September 5, 2016LiteraryAgents, contest, Critiques, Jedi Council, Manuscripts, Pitch Slam, Pitches, Revisions, Star Wars, The Write Side, Unagented, Writers, Writingpdpabst

Pitch Slam is a great contest where writers can find agents for their manuscript. For this game the theme is Star Wars. Oh what Fun! During this event, there will be a mini critique available before the agent round. What do I mean by mini? Well, let me tell you writerly friends! You’ll have an opportunity to have your 35 word pitch and first 250 words honed (in order to be eye catching) before they go live for agents to make their selections. Below is a calendar of the events.

Be sure to check out the complete guidelines here and the participating Jedi Council, er the agents. Take note to the submission stages so you don’t miss one of the rounds. And as always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

The 2016 Sacramento Writing Workshop

September 4, 2016Literary, Writing Conferences & GetawaysAgents, Andrea Brown Literary, Booker Albert Literary Agency, California, CK Webber Associates, Courtyard Sacramento Midtown, Editors, Fuse Literary, How To Get Published, Instruction, Kimberley Cameron Literary, Manuscripts, Marriot, Marsal Lyon LIterary, Pitch, The Sacramento Writing Workshop, Writingpdpabst

Philadephia Writing Workshop

The Sacramento Writing Workshop is fast approaching! The good news? It looks like there are still spots opened to pitch and agent. Yippee! This is a full-day “How to Get Published” writers conference on Sept. 9, 2016 at the Courtyard Sacramento Midtown. This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. This year’s faculty so far includes:

literary agent Elizabeth Kracht (Kimberly Cameron Literary Agency)
literary agent Jennifer March Soloway (Andrea Brown Literary)
literary agent Carlie Webber (CK Webber Associates Literary)
literary agent Patricia Nelson (Marsal Lyon Literary)
literary agent Jen Hunt (Booker Albert Literary)
literary agent Jennifer Chen Tran (Fuse Literary)
and possibly more editors & agents to be announced.

Seats are limited to 100 and the gap is closing. If you’re in the area and want to spend a day with writerly folks and learn a thing or two, hurry and sign up.

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

Internship: The Emma Sweeney Agency

September 3, 2016Internship, LiteraryBook Market, Editorial, Hard Working, Internship, Love Books, Manuscripts, New York, Queries, Reading, Submissions, The Emma Sweeney Agency, Writingpdpabst

Emma Sweeney Agency, LLC

The Emma Sweeney Agency is looking for a fall intern! The boutique literary agency represents multiple bestselling and award-winning authors. This internship is an excellent way to gain experience assessing the current book market, reviewing submission queries and manuscripts, writing reader’s reports and editorial letters, and in general receive a bird’s eye view of the industry. They can work with a university to provide college credit for the internship.

Their requirements state you should be hard-working and professional, possess excellent reading and writing skills, be eager to learn, and must be familiar with the current book market. They did not state whether this will be local in New York or a remote internship. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to info@emmasweeneyagency.com.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

ON THE BLOCK CONTEST

September 2, 2016LiteraryAdult, Agents, Authoress, contest, Fiction, Manuscripts, Middle Grade, Miss Snark's First Victim, New Adult, ON THE BLOCK, Writing, Young Adultpdpabst

Authoress

Oh I just love literary contests that help writers sign with agents. Don’t you? Here is another great one hosted by Authoress on her blog Miss Snark’s First Victim. The contest is called ON THE BLOCK and submissions open September 8, 2016 from 8am-10pm (EDT). That’s next week peeps!

This is for polished and completed manuscripts only. Please know there is an entry fee of $21 (US) payable via Paypal. (A lot of work goes into these contests!) The contest will cap at 250 submissions, so don’t delay when the window opens. Out of those subs, only 20 entries will be chosen for the agent round. Authoress is accepting middle grade, young adult, new adult and adult fiction manuscripts only. (Sorry, no picture books, poetry, and narrative non-fiction.) Be sure to go to Miss Snark’s First Victim to find the participating agents and submission guidelines.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

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