I have not posted anything in the last few days because I have been busy at the 2017 Writers Digest Conference in New York City, and it was a great time! If you are a writer, and you want to learn more about the world of publishing and to have an opportunity to pitch to agents, then I recommend this conference to you.
I attended many sessions with publishing professionals and writers, and I learned something useful at each session, including about writing, marketing, and various other aspects of the world of publishing. I met and networked with other writers, and that was also extremely important and valuable. To those I met, it was delightful, and I hope we keep in contact.
Perhaps the most exciting event was the Agent Pitch Slam, which is essentially like speed dating, with a strictly enforced 3 minute maximum with each agent, and then the writers move on. If a writer does well in pitching his/her book, then they might see 6-8 agents. I was able to pitch to 7, and one requested my entire manuscript–my YA novel The Ameriad: The Monastery of Knowledge by Charles F. French! Now, I know that is not a guarantee, but it is a major step forward, and I am excited about it.
I also want to say thank you very much to my in-laws, who very graciously opened their home to me while I attended the conference. They are wonderful people, and I love them. Again, thank you!
Great news! It sounds like you had a fun and really productive conference!
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Yes, I did, and it was wonderful!
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Very exciting!
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Thank you!
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Good for you!! What an excellent opportunity! I’m hoping to make it next year, or even the year after. It’ll be a hell of a travel for me, but it’s definitely on the top of my long term goals list! Maybe when I can make it another year, I’ll see you there 🙂
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I hope you can–it is definitely worth it!
And thank you!
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I hope so too! You’re welcome 😊
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Sounds fun:). Fingers crossed with the agent query.
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Thank you so much!
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Charles, this is so exciting! More than exciting. I am thrilled for you.
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Thank you!!!!
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You are welcome, and the thanks was mine.
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Congrats on the manuscript request – that IS a really positive step.
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Thank you so much!
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I’m glad you found it so useful Charles. Good luck with the pitches.
Hugs
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Thank you!
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how exciting!
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Thank you!
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That is really great to hear!
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Thank you!
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That’s fantastic, Charles, it sounds like this was a great event! I’m thrilled that an agent requested your manuscript!
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Josh, Thank you, and yes, it was a great conference!
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Sounds heavenly. Being anywhere there are other writers would delight my soul.
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Yes, it is wonderful!
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That’s great news Professor! I remember you talking about this event in class. Best of luck to you.
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Thank you so much!
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That is awesome! I hope The Ameriad finds a home.
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Thank you!!
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Thank you!
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Conferences can be so wonderful. I’m glad you had a great experience.
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Thank you!
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