In 2012, I attended my first writers conference with a 3-month-old blog, a haphazard proposal, and a dream in my heart. I left that event with the Writer of the Year award, an agency agreement, and contracted a book deal three months later.
Today, I have several traditionally published books under my belt, along with an MFA in Communications, and I’ve moved to the “other side of the desk” as a literary agent.
It’s a privilege to support projects as they grow from pitched ideas to published books.
"The scariest moment is always just before you start."
— Stephen KingPrepping to Pitch?
If you’re getting ready for a writers conference, you might enjoy this interview where I share some tips for pitching projects.
This video was filmed as a faculty interview promo for a past Florida Christian Writers Conference, hosted by director Eva Marie Everson. If you’re interested in querying Bethany, check out her submission guidelines page for the most up-to-date information.
Querying 101
Writing an effective query is an important skill for any writer who is interested in gaining representation or a publishing contract.
Topics include: the difference between queries and pitches; discussing the six elements of an effective query, #MSWLs, Query Manager, advice for pitching in-person, and a summary of query do’s and don’t’s.