Pitch Sessions

Once again, we will be offering Pitch Sessions at the SCWW Conference.

What is a pitch session? It's a one-on-one meeting with one of the conference faculty. You will have five minutes to “pitch” your novel and the faculty member will have five minutes to respond. The faculty member will not have any notes on your work. They will be counting on your verbal pitch to sell them on your writing. Learning to pitch effectively is a very important step in turning your manuscript into a published work. These short meetings give you a chance to share your book with a professional and get feedback on the marketability of your story.

An effective Pitch Sessions means you need to be professional and prepared. Prepare and polish a two- or three-sentence summary of your work. Memorize it. Practice your delivery. You don’t want to come across as rehearsed, but relaxed and confident about your work. If an agent or editor likes your pitch, they may ask for a partial or a full manuscript. If your story needs a little work, you may get priceless feedback on what elements and/or changes would make it a more marketable story.

Pitch sessions will only cost $10 and will be available on a first come, first-served basis during registration. So, haul out your manuscript and your synopsis and get to work! You never know, this might be your BIG chance.