A lot of the dialogue around the announcement that Pitch Wars is coming to an end has been along the lines of “don’t worry, cold querying works!” And I *agree* with that 100% (It’s how I found my first agent). But Pitch Wars has always been about more than the Agent Showcase. Yes, cold-querying works,Continue reading “Introducing #CPMeetCute and “CPs are the Special Sauce” Webinar”
Tag Archives: middlegrade
Pitch Wars 2021 Submission Window Open!
I love Pitch Wars and am so excited to see the magic in my inbox! If you haven’t applied yet, there’s still time to review wishlists and get your submission in. Learn more at Pitchwars.org.
Pitch Wars LIVE: Middle Grade Mentor Chat | 9.16.21, 7-9 PM EST
All your Middle Grade Pitch Wars questions: answered! Come hang out with me and my fellow MG Pitch Wars Mentors live today (September 16) at 4PM PT/ 7PM EST. Want to learn about Pitch Wars and don’t know where to start? Pop in and ask your questions or just say hi! We’d love to “see”Continue reading “Pitch Wars LIVE: Middle Grade Mentor Chat | 9.16.21, 7-9 PM EST”
Pitch Wars MG Wish List (2021) – Julie Artz
I’m thrilled to be back for a fifth year as a Pitch Wars MG mentor! *Pitch Wars is a mentoring program where published/agented authors, editors, or industry interns choose one writer each to spend three months revising their manuscript. It ends in February with an Agent Showcase, where agents can read a pitch/first page andContinue reading “Pitch Wars MG Wish List (2021) – Julie Artz”
12 Weeks to a NaNo Win
In July’s newsletter, I promised something special and here it is: My FREE 12 Weeks to Your NaNo Win course! I’ve always wanted to take my readers along on my National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) journey. And now I’m going to do it! Next week, subscribers will receive the first of twelve customized email lessonsContinue reading “12 Weeks to a NaNo Win”
It’s Official! I’m a 2021 Pitch Wars Mentor
I’m absolutely thrilled to be mentoring middle grade in Pitch Wars for the fifth year running! This community has meant everything to me over the past seven years and I can’t wait to meet the next members of our Pitch Wars family (shout out to #teamunicornmojo–I love you!). If you’ve followed me for a while, youContinue reading “It’s Official! I’m a 2021 Pitch Wars Mentor”
Children Deserve Diverse Books
I believe that climate change is real. That no human is illegal. That love is love. That womxn’s rights are human rights. That children deserve diverse books. And that Black Lives Matter. I devote my attention and my intention to creating, promoting, and publishing books that reflect these values. Earlier this summer, I attended HelloContinue reading “Children Deserve Diverse Books”
#teamunicornmojo Mentors Return!
Wow, it’s been almost a year since I posted an update about book coaching, mentoring, or writing. Although 2020 has been a dumpster fire in many ways, it’s also seen my book coaching business grow exponentially. So part of my absence has been from extreme busy-ness. But I’d be lying if I said it hasn’tContinue reading “#teamunicornmojo Mentors Return!”
Recent Client Successes
The only thing better than holding my own book in my hands is holding one of my clients’. And I’m going to get to do that TWICE very soon because of some recently announced books from two hard-working and talented authors. The first is my amazing Pitch Wars 2017 mentee, Reese Eschmann. The second IContinue reading “Recent Client Successes”
2018 Pitch Wars #TeamUnicornMojo Wish List
Hello Hopefuls! Welcome to Pitch Wars 2018! The amazing #TeamUnicornMojo (Julie Artz & Jessica Vitalis) is back for a second year and we cannot wait to read your middle grade submissions! About #TeamUnicornMojo We both love going deep on craft and we’re very hands-on when it comes to the brainstorming/revision process. Jessica’s strength leans towardContinue reading “2018 Pitch Wars #TeamUnicornMojo Wish List”