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The Future of Pitch Wars and #PitMad …

Tuesday, 15 February 2022  |  Posted by Brenda Drake

After ten amazing years of building mentorships and an online community of writers, Pitch Wars  and #PitMad are coming to an end. As an entirely volunteer-run event, we are truly...

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Save the dates: #PitMad schedule for 2020 

Friday, 13 December 2019  |  Posted by Rochelle Karina

Mark your calendars! Our 2020 #PitMad schedule is now available. March 5, 2020 (8AM – 8PM EDT) June 4, 2020 (8AM – 8PM EDT) September 3, 2020 (8AM – 8PM...

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A #PitMad Success Story with Mikayla Bridge

Thursday, 7 November 2019  |  Posted by Rochelle Karina

We love sharing success stories! Mikayla’s Story Tweet: “1001 NIGHTS x ACOTAR Murderous jinn, inner demons, and a desert promising death. A royal soldier flees the sultanate to save her...

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A #PitMad Success Story with Helena Hoayun

Wednesday, 16 October 2019  |  Posted by Rochelle Karina

First off, a HUGE thanks to Brenda for setting up #PitMad. Couldn’t be here without her! I participated in the June 6th #PitMad earlier this year and received three agent...

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Pitch Madness News

Monday, 22 January 2018  |  Posted by Heather Cashman

After weeks of deliberation and tears and sadness, we are sorry to announce that there will not be a Pitch Madness contest this year. We hope you’ll continue to take...

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A Pitch Madness Success Story with Debbie Schrack

Friday, 21 April 2017  |  Posted by Heather Cashman

Pitch Madness 2017 Candyland Edition!! We are so thrilled to announce a success story by way of Pitch Madness. Debbie Schrack has signed with Tina P. Schwartz with The Purcell Agency! Go...

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Pitch Madness 2017 Candyland Edition… game on!

Wednesday, 15 March 2017  |  Posted by Brenda Drake

  Welcome to Team Ice Cream Sea! It’s been a long week of reading through all the amazing pitches. Our wonderful readers have narrowed the slush, and your team hosts have...

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B1: MG Fantasy #ownvoices POC: THE NINE GRAVES OF GERALDINE GREY

Wednesday, 15 March 2017  |  Posted by Brenda Drake

Title: THE NINE GRAVES OF GERALDINE GREY Age Category: Middle Grade Genre: Fantasy #ownvoices POC Word Count: 39,000 Pitch: A young girl tasked with helping souls from a Louisiana cemetery...

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B2: MG Contemporary with elements of magic: GIRL OF THE BIG ISLAND

Wednesday, 15 March 2017  |  Posted by Brenda Drake

Title: GIRL OF THE BIG ISLAND Age Category: Middle Grade Genre: Contemporary with elements of magic Word Count: 39,000 Pitch: An outsider in her Kansas hometown, twelve-year-old Kalea visits her...

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B3: MG Fantasy: PRINCESS CORDELIA BREAKS THE RULES

Wednesday, 15 March 2017  |  Posted by Brenda Drake

Title: PRINCESS CORDELIA BREAKS THE RULES Age Category: Middle Grade Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 30,000 Pitch: Of all the rules a princess must follow, Cordelia detested number ten the most:...

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