FEEDBACK: Pitches, Critiques, Portfolio Reviews

FOR WRITERS:

Written or 1-1 Virtual Critiques

One-on-one virtual cost $80 and should be chosen during registration. This year we are offering 1-1 Live critiques VIRTUALLY on Monday Sep 29th, Tuesday Sep 30th, and Wednesday Oct 1st.

Each critique or review is 10 pages of a manuscript or PB dummy, read beforehand by faculty, then meeting VIRTUALLY in a 10-min meeting to discuss.

DEADLINE: Materials submitted by Sept 5th, 2025 for VIRTUAL LIVE critiques.

Online written-only critiques cost $60 and will review 10 pages of a manuscript or PB dummy.

DEADLINE: Materials must be submitted Sept 29th and will be returned to you Oct 31st. You will not be meeting with online faculty with the written-only critique option. 

All critiques are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Once a critiquer is sold out, you can check back to the event page to see if a spot opens up, more spots are added, or more faculty are added. Emails may be sent announcing new open spots.

If you want to add a critique after you have registered, you will need to update your registration which can easily be done from the registration page.

Email [email protected] for assistance.

There are NO refunds for any Critique Consultations.

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** Purchasing a critique of any form automatically makes you eligible for the Novel or PB mentorship program. Details on this will be sent out to those who register for critiques. Mentorship will be awarded after critiques are complete, sometime in November.

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Virtual Pitch

Nothing is more fun than discussing your book with a professional. This year we are offering 1-1 pitches VIRTUALLY on Monday Sep 29th, Tuesday Sep 30th, and Wednesday Oct 1st.

Agent pitch sessions cost $40 and are 10-minute time slots when you may either pitch your story to the agent or simply ask questions about the industry or their agency. The session allows you guaranteed time with that person. A pitch is not a guarantee of acceptance of your manuscript. It’s a chance to make an impression, get comfortable meeting with agents, and learn. Make sure you are practiced and ready to go. PITCH PERFECT WEBINAR & PITCH PRACTICE IN-PERSON ROUNDTABLES >>>

You will NOT need to bring your manuscript to the pitch. The pitch is verbal only and is a summary of the book in question. Even if you are pitching a picture book, you should prepare a pitch. You will not be reading from any portion of your manuscript during the session. If the agent or editor requests to see your manuscript, they will tell you how to send it to them AFTER the conference.

Pitch times may not be changed on the day and cannot be rescheduled if you miss your slot. Make sure to pay extra attention to when the agent is offering pitch times and what their MSWL is.

Once a faculty is sold out, you can check back to the event page to see if a spot opens up, more spots are added, or more faculty are added. If you want to add a pitch after you have registered, you will need to update your registration. Email [email protected] for assistance.

• There are NO refunds for any pitch spots.
• There is NO limit or max number of pitches you can sign up for. Please ensure you pitch only to faculty who are seeking your age/genre.

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FOR ILLUSTRATORS:

Portfolio Reviews

One-on-one virtual portfolio reviews cost $80 and should be chosen during registration. This year we are offering 1-1 Live critiques VIRTUALLY on Monday Sep 29th, Tuesday Sep 30th, and Wednesday Oct 1st.

All portfolio reviews are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Once a portfolio reviewer has sold out, you can check back to the event page to see if a spot opens up, more spots are added, or more faculty are added.

If you want to add a portfolio review after you have registered, you will need to update your registration. Email [email protected] for assistance.

There are NO refunds Portfolio Reviews.

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