tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post8678997569201897572..comments2024-02-24T03:53:59.980-05:00Comments on Left to Write: Bait and Pitch: A WorkshopDannie Morinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13615179669635228979noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-84504336924707384382014-08-07T10:00:01.633-04:002014-08-07T10:00:01.633-04:00I'm over there already, and trying to create a...I'm over there already, and trying to create a pitch. Thanks!K. L. Hallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672153195378644215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-31892928562450901102014-08-07T09:13:54.238-04:002014-08-07T09:13:54.238-04:00This sounds great. I'd love to work on a pitch...This sounds great. I'd love to work on a pitch for the WIP I'm currently drafting. When does this start up again, Dannie?K. L. Hallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672153195378644215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-26443028273642821952014-08-06T22:27:34.536-04:002014-08-06T22:27:34.536-04:00My pleasure!My pleasure!Dannie Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615179669635228979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-9858147731228127222014-07-31T21:44:40.019-04:002014-07-31T21:44:40.019-04:00You're exactly right, Dottie. I think people a...You're exactly right, Dottie. I think people are just going overboard with all the PitchWars frenzy and I've not been around today to monitor them. That said, your query pitch paragraph really should not be that much longer than 4 sentences. Your total query should around 200-250 words, including personalization and experience. Dannie Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615179669635228979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-68695194253570336092014-07-31T18:38:29.394-04:002014-07-31T18:38:29.394-04:00BTW, I can't thank you enough for doing this! ...BTW, I can't thank you enough for doing this! Feedback is always helpful and this is a grueling process!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223359712001924744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-80486918594278093232014-07-31T18:37:37.103-04:002014-07-31T18:37:37.103-04:00I guess I'm confused. I thought the one today ...I guess I'm confused. I thought the one today (July 31) was the pitch with 4 sentences, but what I'm seeing posted more often than not is an entire query letter with several paragraphs. <br /><br />I'm trying to follow the rules because when an agent asks for something specific, they will reject if you send more or send something different. Is it 4 sentences or your whole query?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223359712001924744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-23941895977166137702014-07-28T23:42:53.794-04:002014-07-28T23:42:53.794-04:00All the previous workshops are still open, but it ...All the previous workshops are still open, but it would be expected that when you come to the blog to post, you also crit others while you're here on this week's post. Obviously, if you're the first poster you have to wait for others to post before you can crit, though!Dannie Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615179669635228979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-53251519225309189252014-07-28T23:38:40.286-04:002014-07-28T23:38:40.286-04:00Do you have to submit before you reply/give feedba...Do you have to submit before you reply/give feedback to others? Do you close past workshops to comments?JEN Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223454346963493011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-77487185912993894322014-05-01T17:30:02.891-04:002014-05-01T17:30:02.891-04:00I'm in!I'm in! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583215231671449763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-42580944379369087582014-04-24T15:28:45.275-04:002014-04-24T15:28:45.275-04:00I have a memoir I'm getting ready to query and...I have a memoir I'm getting ready to query and I'm VERY interested!!!Becoming Supermommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590343072778694123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-48597132094272923112014-04-23T22:48:31.448-04:002014-04-23T22:48:31.448-04:00THE WORKSHOP IS NOW OPEN! http://dcmorin.blogspot....THE WORKSHOP IS NOW OPEN! http://dcmorin.blogspot.com/2014/04/bait-and-pitch-week-1-contest-pitches.html Dannie Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615179669635228979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-67714859054359401702014-04-23T22:40:45.139-04:002014-04-23T22:40:45.139-04:00Love, love, love this idea! Count me in.Love, love, love this idea! Count me in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117716282435084954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-63272303722598700822014-04-23T19:38:39.663-04:002014-04-23T19:38:39.663-04:00I think this is a fabulous idea and I will definit...I think this is a fabulous idea and I will definitely participate. Thanks!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-43913778636399512612014-04-23T13:38:14.385-04:002014-04-23T13:38:14.385-04:00'This is open to manuscripts of any status....'This is open to manuscripts of any status.' Ooh. I'm getting kinda sick of pitching my polished MS, so I'll definitely be putting my other MS pitches up to the test. :) Thanks for this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491321107680393749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-8766775224434920642014-04-23T13:09:13.358-04:002014-04-23T13:09:13.358-04:00What a great idea, Dannie! I've retweeted. You...What a great idea, Dannie! I've retweeted. You may see my pitch and me back here some Thursday night... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346509613525641506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-53229875099660552762014-04-23T12:29:59.386-04:002014-04-23T12:29:59.386-04:00Sounds like a great idea I'm game.Sounds like a great idea I'm game. Missy LaRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334368724339779262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-13433164129724397512014-04-23T12:09:43.776-04:002014-04-23T12:09:43.776-04:00At this point, I'm willing to try/read/critiqu...At this point, I'm willing to try/read/critique/submit anything...sounds gooddanof89https://www.blogger.com/profile/16715313322295486072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-55023918865235661792014-04-23T12:09:18.067-04:002014-04-23T12:09:18.067-04:00At this point, I'm willing to try/read/critiqu...At this point, I'm willing to try/read/critique/submit anything...sounds gooddanof89https://www.blogger.com/profile/16715313322295486072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-87844221543259952182014-04-23T10:49:48.153-04:002014-04-23T10:49:48.153-04:00Sounds like a good time, count me in.Sounds like a good time, count me in.AJhttp://returnofthebrickhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-35288107086520049312014-04-23T08:55:01.064-04:002014-04-23T08:55:01.064-04:00Sounds like a great idea!Sounds like a great idea!U.C Kaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750909226975909086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-70614243530160189462014-04-23T02:38:16.107-04:002014-04-23T02:38:16.107-04:00This sounds great, Dannie! I will certainly stop ...This sounds great, Dannie! I will certainly stop by and read people's pitches!Fiona McLarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730690752465797790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-14598864991089380672014-04-22T23:04:57.226-04:002014-04-22T23:04:57.226-04:00Perfect! Thanks! Count me in.Perfect! Thanks! Count me in.C.C. Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530380203733370762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-39261506358651991852014-04-22T22:49:48.741-04:002014-04-22T22:49:48.741-04:00Good question! All Thursday, every Thursday. Post ...Good question! All Thursday, every Thursday. Post will go live at 12AM EST and stay open. I'd imagine people will continue to come by throughout the week as time permits. It's not a contest, so no specific window. Dannie Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615179669635228979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4356733121060620183.post-2021063163553311762014-04-22T22:38:49.560-04:002014-04-22T22:38:49.560-04:00I am interested! What would be the time frame for ...I am interested! What would be the time frame for this? I always miss out because of work. Thanks for offering ;)C.C. Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17530380203733370762noreply@blogger.com