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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

The Bent Agency: Generalist Intern

August 28, 2016Internship, LiteraryAgents, Bent On Books, books, Internship, Librarians, Manuscripts, MFA Students, Publishing, Reading, School Teachers, The Bent Agency, Writingpdpabst

The Bent Agency

The Bent Agency is looking for an intern reader for generalist fiction. You do not need to have any kind of publishing experience, but they’re looking for someone who enjoys books by authors such as:

– Erin Morgenstern

– Tana French

– Eleanor Brown

– Jacqueline Sheehan

– Jodi Picoult

– Gillian Flynn

– Lori Roy

– Laurie Notaro

– Celia Rivenbark

– Elin Hilderbrand

– Kristin Hannah

– Jeannette Walls

– Kate Atkinson

You don’t need to like everyone on the list. But basically, you should like at least two of the following genres: humor, memoir, upmarket women’s fiction and literary suspense. And more exciting, this is a remote internship! That’s right, you don’t have to live in New York.

The internship is a great way to learn more about an agent’s work and decision-making process. Past interns have been writers for children, children’s librarians, elementary school teachers, MFA students, and passionate readers. But if you want to apply, you’d better hurry. They get a ton of applicants and the window will close quickly.

As always, good luck!

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

McIntosh & Otis Internship

August 21, 2016Internship, LiteraryAdult Fiction, Internship, Literary Agent, Marketing, McIntosh & Otis, Nonfiction, Publishing, Reading, Students, Undergraduates, Writingpdpabst

Even though I write middle grade and young adult stories, I’ve got a few ideas for adult fiction books in the works. So, I love every age category of reading. So when I hear news about categories I’m not currently writing, I still want to share with all my readers.

For all you lovers of adult fiction or non-fiction, you’ll be excited to learn that an agent at McIntosh & Otis is seeking an intern. Applicants should have a strong interest in book publishing and be savvy readers and strong writers who have office experience. Intern will be responsible for reading submissions and writing evaluations of adult fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. In addition, the intern will assist the existing support staff of the department, handle mailings, filing, and other day to day tasks. The internship will also include administrative tasks such as scanning and copying, but our goal is to create an environment where students will learn firsthand about an agency’s role in book publishing. Please note that this internship is unpaid, though we are more than willing to work with interns in order for them to receive college credit. We would like an intern to work 12-18 hours per week and to commit to a 4 month term, but we can be extremely flexible with your schedule. Current undergraduates strongly preferred.

Send cover letter and resume to aappel@mcintoshandotis.com to apply to this awesome opportunity.

As always, good luck!

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

Peter Knapp MG & YA Critique Giveaway!

August 13, 2016Critiques, Literaryadvise, Critique, Feedback, golden opportunity, Literary, Literary Agent, Manuscript, Middle Grade Fiction, Park Literary & Media, Peter Knapp, Writers, Writing, Young-adult fictionpdpabst

Peter Knapp

Since Peter Knapp returned to Park Literary & Media, he has decided to give critiques to all middle grade and young adult submissions received before Tuesday, August 16th at 5pm ET that follow his guidelines. NOTE: This is NOT open to queries or submissions he has previously seen. No exceptions.

Be prepared to paste the first three chapters of your manuscript with your query. In the subject line put “Query – Peter Knapp – August 2016 Feedback Giveaway – [category + genre of your book]” (for example, “Query – Peter Knapp – August 2016 Feedback Giveaway – MG Historical”). Remember, this is only for COMPLETED manuscripts. To make sure your submission does not get deleted, be sure to follow Peter’s entire guidelines.

As always, good luck!

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

Pitch Wars Submissions are Open

August 4, 2016Contests, LiteraryAdult Fiction, Agents, Blog Hops, Brenda Drake, Donate, Fiction, Manuscripts, Mentors, Middle Grade, New Adult, Pitch Wars, Scavenger Hunt, Twitter, Writing, Young Adultpdpabst

This is a quick reminder that Brenda Drake’s Pitch Wars submissions opened yesterday and will close August 6 at 10pm EDT (New York time). Go here for the guidelines and here to submit. There are two extras this year also, a scavenger hunt (scroll to find the info) to get a free pass into Pitch Wars and if you donate at least $20 you can pick two extra mentors. Woot! Lastly, be sure and stop by twitter to watch the #PitchWars feed because they are giving extra mentor prizes away.

As always, good luck!
P.D. Pabst

Manuscript Wish List

July 6, 2016Literary#MSWL, Adult Fiction, Agents, Editors, Fiction, Jessica Sinsheimer, Manuscript Wish List, Manuscripts, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Twitter, Writing, Young Adultpdpabst

Today I learned someone didn’t know Manuscript Wish List existed. I’ve blogged about it before but decided to readdress since agents updated their requests June 30th, as well as tweeting their wants on the twitter hashtag #MSWL. For those who don’t already know, Manuscript Wish List was created by agent Jessica Sinsheimer for agents (and some editors) to let writer’s know what they’d like to see in their inbox. Yes, it’s that simple! So, before you decide to query that shiny new manuscript, check out the website to see if any agents would be a perfect fit. Even more exciting, they’ve created a sign-up for upcoming newsletters!

We all should thank Jessica promptly! Just sayin’.

As always, good luck!

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

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