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Coming out of the shadows

Hi! My name is Deb. I've been here, in the dark, dusty corners, lurking for quite some time.

Finally coming out to say hello and introduce myself. I'm a New York transplant living in Florida, and I battle constantly with the demons of fear and procrastination. Help me help myself!

I plan to be more active here and make some new friends.
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Sci-fi/Space Opera

Hi all! I write sci-fi/space opera books, in my first query process now and trying to find any resources I can for pitch, query, and other contests. Pretty much anything that will help me build my platform and get my work in front of readers (and agents and editors) faces! (Well, anything other than scams and predatory paid services LOL...so much nonsense out there!)
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Question about pitching...

I pitched two authors today, but my pitch doesn't show up on the pages. Should I try it again or does it take a certain amount of time to show up? Please help!!
Leslie
Leslie
Hi Ginger
There were a few that were snapped up by our enthusiastic spam filter. I was out last night so did not clear them until this morning. Can you check now, I suspect your post will be there now. And do let me know if it is not!
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Leslie
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Pitchfest

Where do I post my Pitch for Pitchfest. I went to the Blog but don't see a place to comment and add my Pitch. Thanks, Joe
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Savvy Authors Feb 2019 Pitchfest

Do Savvy Authors receive a summary of results from editors/agents/publishers as to success stories from pitchfest rounds? For example, if there were MS requests in the Feb rounds, how many of them have evolved as rejections, R&R's, contracts etc? Probably too early to collate, as it's only been 2 months ... But ... would love to hear success stories and who's had nibbles and progress, when the data is available.
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I'm back - after being away 7 years

Hi Everyone, I'm poking around the site again after being away for 7+ years. Took a while to figure out how to log back in, but it looks like my account is still here--hopefully this is the right account. However, all of my messages, class content, writing, friends lists, messages, awards, trophies, and anything else that was here is gone. Oh well -- looking forward to starting up my writing again soon. -C
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Too many emails

I don't want emails from each thread in the class as each post comes in. Instead,, I can log in and read them. I thought I turned the emails off, but evidently not. How do I do that?
Leslie
Leslie
Hi,
Just click the "UnWatch" link at the top right side of the class discussion. That will unsuscribe you from the emails and notification.
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Leslie
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Sweetheart Pitchfest - manuscript

I read on in the description of the Pitchfest that one's manuscript needs to be finished with a "pass or few of edits." How polished does it need to be in order to pitch? Pristine?

I have a manuscript that is drafted and I've done a developmental edit, so the story elements won't change from here on. I'm revising now for flow and errors. It might take another month or two to get it perfected. Should I pitch or wait for another pitchfest?

I'd appreciate any words of advice from veterans.

Thanks!
Carla
Leslie
Leslie
Hi Carla
I think it depends on how willing you are to send it out immediately to an agent or editor. Usually, they expect to get what they requested fairly quickly. So if you are not willing to send it out within a few days, I would wait until the next event, which will be in the summer.
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New Romance Writer

Hi everyone! Working on the first draft of a romance novel set on Cape Cod. I welcome any and all tips, hints, etc. I'm having difficulty just writing "fast and hot" to get the story done. I get bogged down revising as I go. I do have a question about my setting...it's set in Chatham, Mass. I'm using some actual names such as beaches, etc., but am using fake names for real establishments. Is this the correct way to handle this?
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Looking forward to learning!

Hi everyone! I'm Anne-Marie Rivers, a Regency romance author furiously finishing a rough draft at the moment. I'm represented by Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein, and I was one of the chapter winners from Avon's last FanLit contest. I've written three novels (currently unpublished) and my current WIP is the start to a new series. Looking forward to learning and writing alongside all of you! I'm on Twitter at @authorannemarie and online at www.annemarierivers.com.
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