by Cheri Lasota | Jan 26, 2011 | Agents
Myths of Pitching Vs. A Real Strategy Pitching agents isn’t actually a fine art, though new writers tend to think it is. There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding the dreaded agent pitches at writers conferences every year. Let me lay them out here,...
by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Submissions Vault, Writing Life Vault |
At a conference two years ago, I got lost and ended up at my group pitch very late and very hysterical. When it came time for my pitch, the agent assured me there was nothing to worry about and broke the ice with me in a discussion about one of our mutually favorite...
by Cheri Lasota | Sep 11, 2008 | Submissions Vault, Writing Life Vault
1. Google both the agent’s name, i.e. Joe Smith, literary agent, as well as the full agency name, Joe Smith Literary Agency. The agent name might show you Q&A interviews and articles written by the agent, which of course is incredibly helpful for learning...
