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Three Questions That Elevate Your Elevator Pitch Toward Success

May 28, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  3 Comments

Let’s talk about elevator pitches and how to set yourself up effectively the next time you need to make one in front of a literary agent or editor.

In today’s blog, I want to make the case that preparing for …

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Shhh! It’s a Conference Secret

March 14, 2018 //  by Wendy Lawton//  37 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

It’s conference season and I’ve decided to share one of the best-kept conference secrets.

Here’s the secret: An appointment with an editor or agent is not the best way to connect.

Every time I go to a …

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Reflections on ACFW: Hallway Pitches

September 29, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  12 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.

On Saturday, after a long day of appointments, I was waiting outside of the appointment rooms to introduce myself to an editor I had never met face-to-face. I …

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Tuesday in the Life of an Agent: Pitching Projects

June 15, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  24 Comments

Author: Rachel Zurakowski

Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Tuesday morning started out much like Monday morning, but I managed to get a shower. Things are looking up!

With coffee in hand, I arrive in the office …

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