Write on Con is an annual free online conferences for writers of kidlit (picture books, middle grade, young adult). It takes place around August each year. There are vlogs, posts and chats led by writing professionals (such as agents and published authors). There are competitions. And there are the forums where you can post your stories/pitches for critique by your peers (and, if you’re lucky, by agents, too).
If you ever go to a writer’s conference or happen to meet an agent in an elevator, do you have a pitch prepared? Literary agent Rachelle Gardner outlines the important points you should include when pitching your novel (and also what you should avoid).
The Difference Between ‘Pitch’ and ‘Query’
Query Shark, Janet Reid, outlines the difference between giving a verbal pitch to an agent and writing a query.
Hook ‘Em In (in three seconds or less)
Literary agent Natalie Fischer gives some helpful hook tips.
How to Avoid 10 Common Conference Mistakes that Most Writers Make
10 conference organisers share the major mistakes they see writers making at conferences and how to avoid making them.
A literary agent, who is not generally a fan of business cards, talks about how to make a stellar business card that won’t get thrown in the trash. Some really great tips!
