Contests & Hops

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How to Pitch Like a Rockstar– WINNER!

Posted by on Nov 29, 2012 in Contests & Hops | 4 comments

If you are a Pitch Wars participant interested in my bio, click HERE or please scroll down!   Thank you to all the participants! I had a blast getting to know you and reading your pitches. Check back in February for the next top secret contest here at Between the Sheets.   Now without further ado…drumroll…   Michelle Brower’s 10 page read is awarded to: Elizabeth Frey Campbell, author of MIDNIGHT DANCE!   Congratulations, Elizabeth! Please email me at...

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Pitch Wars–Choosing a Mentor (a.k.a. GAME ON!)

Posted by on Nov 26, 2012 in Contests & Hops | 4 comments

Hey all! Pitch Wars are on! The day has arrived when writers may start selecting three mentors of their choice. Why should you choose me????? Here goes. *cracks knuckles* My Stats I’m a freelance editor and have lots of experience editing ALL genres of fiction. As your mentor for Pitch Wars, you’re getting my services for free! I run pitch and query contests, as well as blog hops regularly, like Brenda, and have spent endless hours helping others learn How to Pitch Like a Rock Star...

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How to Pitch Like a Rock Star–FINALISTS

Posted by on Nov 20, 2012 in Contests & Hops | 11 comments

I had a blast blog hopping around and reading the scads of pitches that flooded my inbox. It always suprises me what you talented creative types come up with! Just a quick word about how the finalists were selected. To go on to be considered for an agent read, the manuscript had to be complete. In addition, the pitches had to be clean and free of grammar errors or misspellings, as well as awkward sentences. Yes, I recevied SEVERAL with those issues. A REVIEW OF OUR PRIZES… The top three...

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Pitch Wars! Let the Games (& polishing) Begin!

Posted by on Nov 14, 2012 in Contests & Hops | 13 comments

I barely wrap up one contest and move to the next! Brenda Drake, author and blog mama is hosting a whamboozle of a contest called PITCH WARS. Yours truly has been invited to be A MENTOR FOR WRITERS aspiring to spiff up their manuscripts and land an agent. Brenda set up all the details and asked us to spread the word. Check out this amazing opportunity below! BRENDA SAYS… We’re extremely excited to announce an upcoming event where AGENTED AUTHORS, INDUSTRY INTERNS, AND EDITORS team...

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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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Pitch-ilicious Contest Part Deux

Posted by on Sep 11, 2012 in Contests & Hops | 1 comment

You’ve honed your pitch and you’re dying to try it out. Now’s your chance! The week of NOVEMBER 3RD, join us at Between the Sheets and flex your skills. Here’s the best part. The winner will have their opening 10 pages read by Michelle Brower of Folio Literary Management! Other prizes include FREE critiques from editor extraordinaire (yours truly) and a variety of craft books. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This isn’t an event you want to miss. To receive HELP WITH YOUR...

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