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A Writer’s Conference Question

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes

I know I’m a little ahead of myself here.  But I’m excited and as a typical introvert I will pick this thing to death before it ever gets here.

I’m looking at attending a Writer’s Conference in my area in June.  This will be my first one.  All of the information on classes, speakers and agents that will be attending is still coming in and not complete.

I know that going to it will be incredibly inspiring and I’ll come back pumped with enthusiasm and ready to write the next Great Nationwide Bestseller.  I’m am really excited about the classes and being able to pick the brains of those around me.

As part of the package with attending this conference, I will get a 10 minute pitch with a Literary Agent or publicist.  My WIP is not finished.  I doubt seriously that it will be finished in time for the conference.

Here’s my dilemma:  I do NOT want to waste this precious opportunity to speak to an agent!  Since my WIP is not complete, do any of you have suggestions for how to handle this opportunity?  Should I pitch my unfinished novel anyway? 

This is will most likely not be the only post that I will do on this conference.  For those of you that have experience in this area, any tips you can give me on this will be appreciated! 

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Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Most recently, you can find her poetry in an anthology by WordCrafter Press called Poetry Treasures. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/

12 thoughts on “A Writer’s Conference Question”

  3. Never pitch an unfinished novel.

    Now, if you have a long track record of successful novels, and a firm relationship with that specific agent, then that’s different. But, for now – go. Have fun.

    And, make sure you follow @wdavisliterary – she’s a lit manager in Dallas – super helpful in these kinds of matters.

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