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A Ninja Ganked Her Cover

Posted by on Nov 8, 2012 in Author Interviews | 3 comments

PITCH CONTEST submission guidelines HERE, or simply scroll down.   Susan Spann is distraught! A ninja (shinobi in Japanese) stole the cover to her RAD debut novel, CLAWS OF THE CAT, a historical murder mystery set in 16th century Japan.  I hold the final clue to the missing cover–ORCHIDS, a sign of respect in Japan bestowed to an opponent when you have bested them in competition. If you missed Clue #1, click HERE  for Tammy Slayer’s blog, and for Clue #2...

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How to Pitch Like a Rock Star (Part 3 of 3)–THE WORKSHOP & CONTEST

Posted by on Oct 28, 2012 in Contests & Hops | 64 comments

FINAL PITCH SUBMISSIONS are due by Saturday, November 10th at midnight, EST. Please be sure to follow submission instructions listed below. Three finalists will be announced mid-week (check back!). The WINNER will be announced by Friday, barring Michelle has power and all is well in NYC.  Good luck, everyone! We’ve discussed COMPONENTS of a rock star pitch in Part 1, and HOW TO DELIVER it in Part 2. This week, we will create a pitch for our novels and give and receive feedback from...

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How to Pitch Like a Rock Star (Part 2 of 3)

Posted by on Oct 20, 2012 in Writing Tips | 0 comments

We’re continuing our pitch series here at Between the Sheets. Today we’ll discuss tips on HOW TO DELIVER your pitch. (If you missed the COMPONENTS of a Rock Star pitch explained in Part 1, click HERE.) Also, check back next week for our pitch workshop and finally, an opportunity to get your pages in front of literary agent Michelle Brower of Folio Literary Management (more details below). So let’s begin! One of the most important things about pitching is precisely what most...

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How to Pitch Like a Rock Star (Part 1 of 3)

Posted by on Oct 14, 2012 in Writing Tips | 9 comments

Today we begin a three part series on pitching your novel. We’ll start by talking about the components of a good pitch. In part 2, we’ll  discuss delivering your rock star pitch.  Finally, we’ll conclude with a workshop and a CONTEST!!! Get your first ten pages in front of literary agent Michelle Brower of Folio Literary Management! (More details below.) So let’s get started!! What types of pitches are there? 1. The one sentence pitch or elevator pitch 2. The three...

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The Next Big Thing: Learn A Little About the Author

Posted by on Oct 1, 2012 in Writing Tips | 7 comments

I’m it!! I was tagged by Christy English, talented writer and lovely person, in the blog game– THE NEXT BIG THING. In this game, authors talk about their Work In Progress and tag other talented writers to share theirs. FUN! Let’s rock this. What is the working title of your book? BECOMING JOSEPHINE Where did the idea for the book come from? I had just decided to pursue my dream of writing fiction and literally, the next day, I could hear Josephine’s voice in my head. I...

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