Your Submission Questions Answered!
Since last week’s Mini Summit, we’ve received lots of questions about the Summit + Submissions Ticket for Picture Book Summit 2024 – Perfect 10: Going for Picture Book Gold! So, we’re here today to answer the most frequently asked questions before Early Bird pricing expires this Friday, September 6, 2024.
First, let’s introduce to this year’s Featured Agents and Editors and tell you a little bit about their panels at Picture Book Summit.
2024 Featured Agents
AGENT PANEL – Top 10 Questions for Agents
Get ready to hurdle over the competition in your submissions! Charlotte Wenger of Prospect Agency, Jazmia K. Young of Curtis Brown, and Jennifer Rofé of Andrea Brown Literary come together in this one-hour pre-recorded panel to give expert advice to apply to your submissions immediately. Hosted by Emma Walton Hamilton.
2024 Featured Editors
Strong Out of the Gate: Editors Critique First Pages
If your first 100 words don’t pull your reader in, it won’t matter what happens in the rest of the story. In this training session, Feather Flores of Atheneum Books, Maria Camila Correa of Random House Books for Young Readers, and Sydnee Monday of Kokila/Penguin Young Readers assess the strengths and weaknesses of first pages from picture book manuscripts in progress. This one-hour pre-recorded panel is hosted by Katie Davis.
Plus, all three agents and all three editors are accepting pitch submissions from attendees who purchase the Summit + Submissions Ticket.
This is a HUGE opportunity because all three of these editors are currently closed to submissions. That means you’ll be able to get your pitch in front of three editors who are not open to the general writing public. It’s a PBSummit perk!
FAQs
How does the PBSummit pitch submissions opportunity work?
The Picture Book Summit pitch submissions opportunity works a little differently than submitting a query letter and manuscript. In order to attract top-notch, busy agents and editors, we’ve streamlined our process in order to get them excited about accepting submissions from our attendees.
Attendees who purchase the Summit + Submissions ticket will have the opportunity to pitch a manuscript to each agent and editor. They will all have their own submission form. That means you will be able to tailor your pitch to each individual agent or editor according to what they are seeking in submissions.
For example, you could submit the same pitch to every agent and editor, a different pitch for a different manuscript to each agent and editor, or anything in between. No matter what, you’ll have six opportunities to pitch YOUR project(s) to these industry professionals.
Will agents and editors provide feedback on all pitches?
No. We can’t guarantee feedback on all pitches. If an agent or editor is intrigued by your pitch, they will reach out to request the manuscript. Three of these six opportunities are submitting to individuals who are not currently open to general submissions, so it’s a great opportunity to get your pitches seen by these industry professionals.
Does my manuscript need to be complete to submit a pitch?
Yes. If an agent or editor likes your pitch, they will request the full manuscript and you will want to make a great impression by sending a complete and polished manuscript. If you are querying an agent, we recommend having 3-4 submission-ready manuscripts prepared so the agent can see your body of work.
Do I have to submit a pitch for a picture book?
Yes! This is “Picture Book” Summit and our Featured Agents and Editors will be expecting to see pitches for picture books.
How long do I have to submit?
The pitch submissions opportunity will be open to attendees who purchase the Summit + Submissions Ticket from October 7 to December 31, 2024. We suggest watching the panels live or in replay before submitting so you can tailor your pitch to each agent and/or editor.
When does Early Bird pricing end?
Early Bird pricing ends this Friday, September 6, 2024. Register here and save $100 off the regular price ticket.
If you’re ready to submit your pitches (or you will be by October), choose the Summit + Submissions Ticket here.
Don’t need submission opportunities this year? Choose the Summit Only ticket here.
Whichever ticket is best for you, get it today before Early Bird pricing ends on Friday!
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