tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post27200213779521035..comments2024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00Comments on Emily Bryan Romance: Pointers for PitchersEmilyBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-52525139361554266112010-03-25T07:06:26.687-04:002010-03-25T07:06:26.687-04:00RT has a large contingent from Australia each year...RT has a large contingent from Australia each year. My roomie for RWA Nationals is from Thailand. Kris Hohl, the editor of Loveletter magazine in Germany, always comes. We do have some internationals at conference, so save up your frequent flyer miles, Glynis.<br /><br />My goal is to make it down to one of the Aussie conferences someday!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-56152198544899123162010-03-25T06:54:43.856-04:002010-03-25T06:54:43.856-04:00I would love to attend a conference just to absorb...I would love to attend a conference just to absorb the atmosphere. Sadly, Cyprus does not hold them, so I will probably never attend one here. I often wonder if I can fit a visit to family in UK that coincides with one there.<br />Have fun at yours and thanks so much for the tips.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-43275856338678128172010-03-25T06:30:41.538-04:002010-03-25T06:30:41.538-04:00Donna--My fingers and toes are crossed for you. Th...Donna--My fingers and toes are crossed for you. The Bean Pot is a great contest!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-69763904171112383082010-03-25T06:29:22.859-04:002010-03-25T06:29:22.859-04:00Good luck in Chicago, Samantha! What conference is...Good luck in Chicago, Samantha! What conference is happening there?EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-22167649006976192062010-03-25T06:15:50.492-04:002010-03-25T06:15:50.492-04:00Excellent idea, Kelly! No one will accept a manusc...Excellent idea, Kelly! No one will accept a manuscript or partial at conference (even if you slide it under the bathroom stall door at them!) but everyone has room for a business card!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-62044644782237575082010-03-25T01:11:56.991-04:002010-03-25T01:11:56.991-04:00I sure wish I could go, Emily, I finaled in the Be...I sure wish I could go, Emily, I finaled in the Bean Pot! But I can only afford one conference this year, and I've been anxious to attend National again since Atlanta. :-)Donna Marie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642269808104367931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-89671444525555649872010-03-24T21:50:29.665-04:002010-03-24T21:50:29.665-04:00Great tip, Emily. Thanks so much for sharing. I wi...Great tip, Emily. Thanks so much for sharing. I will be headed to Chicago in April and signed up for a pitch. I'll take all the advice I can get.samantha@samanthagraceauthor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043060709341696044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-47739022340702456492010-03-24T19:08:34.241-04:002010-03-24T19:08:34.241-04:00one thing I include in my Pitch workshop Top 10 li...one thing I include in my Pitch workshop Top 10 list - Be prepared with a business card. On the back, print the name of the book you're pitching and the name/date of the conference. Hand this to him/her when you introduce yourself (and thank them for their time). <br /><br />When you get home and are preparing the ms for mailing, include a duplicate business card and paper clip to your cover letter. This allows your interview to stand out from the sea of pitches they received over the course of the conference.Kellyhttp://angeladrake.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-21238113200077754022010-03-24T18:43:05.094-04:002010-03-24T18:43:05.094-04:00Yay, Amber! I'll see you there.Yay, Amber! I'll see you there.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-55939343390029820302010-03-24T17:06:11.140-04:002010-03-24T17:06:11.140-04:00Great tips! I'll be at the NEC conference, but...Great tips! I'll be at the NEC conference, but not pitching. I'm still excited to be going for the first time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-54411464670477148082010-03-24T11:35:26.025-04:002010-03-24T11:35:26.025-04:00Glad to help, Sandy.Glad to help, Sandy.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-67410838151953999812010-03-24T10:58:20.996-04:002010-03-24T10:58:20.996-04:00Great tips, Emily. I won't be going to a conf...Great tips, Emily. I won't be going to a conference this year, but I'll remember them for the future.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-84884380893785747272010-03-24T10:36:49.770-04:002010-03-24T10:36:49.770-04:00Janell--It's good to have a catch phrase to cl...Janell--It's good to have a catch phrase to cling to when you go into a pitch. I've seen writers carrying notecards to help them through their conversation. While editors/agents realize we're nervous, notecards send the message that we're afraid to connect with people and sadly, writers need to be able to "go forth" to help sell their books in this market.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-73451655133308964492010-03-24T10:33:53.201-04:002010-03-24T10:33:53.201-04:00Anna--My ears pricked at the words "postapoca...Anna--My ears pricked at the words "postapocalyptic medieval." It begs a host of questions which is what you want.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-54594363199808355492010-03-24T10:33:00.125-04:002010-03-24T10:33:00.125-04:00Good luck, Edie! I've heard good things about ...Good luck, Edie! I've heard good things about the Wisrwa conference!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-79755874866715524752010-03-24T09:47:27.495-04:002010-03-24T09:47:27.495-04:00I'm going to start thinking about that one-lin...I'm going to start thinking about that one-liner now. the WisRWA conference will be my first time at this so your tips are very helpful.Janellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10117425650190786354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-2301283012289270072010-03-24T09:20:53.776-04:002010-03-24T09:20:53.776-04:00NEC is a fabulous conference, and the pitching adv...NEC is a fabulous conference, and the pitching advice is much appreciated. Practicing pitch for postapocalyptic medieval novella for this year.Anna Carrasco Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10578980454918684962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-56978740427112063262010-03-24T08:46:48.343-04:002010-03-24T08:46:48.343-04:00Great tips! I have my one-liner ready for the Wis...Great tips! I have my one-liner ready for the WisRWA conference in May. Have fun at NEC's conference!Edie Ramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084144940233965447noreply@blogger.com