The Non-Fiction Pitch Conference was an invaluable experience. It provided me with the tools and support I needed to get published. I can't thank the folks who put it together enough.
John Monahan, whose book, They Called Me Mad: Genius, Madness, and the Scientists Who Pushed the Outer Limits of Knowledge, was presented at the New York Writers Workshop Non-Fiction Pitch Conference and, as a result, will be published by Berkley Books.
My novel, Act of Grace, will be published Feb 2011 by independent publisher Plenary Publishing. It is thanks in part to your excellent advice both in the individual consultation you provided (some of the best money I ever spent) and from doing the pitch sessions in New York that I was able to achieve this opportunity.
Karen Simpson, from note to Tim Tomlinson, leader of her Fiction Pitch Conference group
Working with the fabulous super-star editor and author Sally Koslow has been a dream come true! I would have NEVER landed a book deal without the workshop in general and Sally in particular. Sally lent me her expertise, talent and insider knowledge of the publishing world in my relentless pursuit of realizing my potential as a published author. Sally has been with me every step of the way, keeping up with me over the years and made landing a book deal become a reality! I am eternally grateful to her!!!!
Lisa Baron, whose book, My Burning Bush: How One Woman’s Career in Christian Politics Went Up in Flames, will be published in 2011.
I had a good idea for a book on juvenile justice and a ready-made platform, but my proposal lacked focus and clarity. Richard Goodman's keen analysis and the suggestions of the fine students in the class sharpened my thoughts. I sold the proposal to Kaplan Publishing Company for a nice advance.
Judge Irene Sullivan, whose book, Raised by the Courts: One Judge's Insight into Juvenile Justice, is due out in November 2010.
The best conference I've ever attended.
Perfect Pitch Fiction Conference Attendee
The opportunity to pitch our work to editors of major publishing houses was a once in a lifetime experience. Just terrific!
Non-Fiction Pitch Conference Attendee
The conference was well worth the time and money. It was a fabulous experience.
Non-Fiction Pitch Conference Attendee
The conference met and surpassed expectations.
Perfect Pitch Fiction Conference Attendee
I received great advice regarding my pitch. It was condensed but said much more.
Non-Fiction Pitch Conference Attendee
I needed to be able to locate the "gold nugget" in my manuscript and you helped me find that.
Non-Fiction Pitch Conference Attendee
Loved the format. Very comfortable from the start.
Perfect Pitch Fiction Conference Attendee
I will forever be glad I came to this.
Perfect Pitch Fiction Conference Attendee