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Feedback on #70pit17

17 June, 20173 Comments

Well hi there! Maybe you were expecting to see the Twinners and lottery winners here. Frankly, so was I. But I am still deliberating and narrowing down the Twinners, and I have to do that before I can announce the lottery winners. One of the issues was how many entries I had to disqualify, both … Continue reading Feedback on #70pit17

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#pg70pit Feedback

23 July, 201524 July, 20153 Comments

This is going to be the final pg70pit “nitty gritty” post until next year, unless we get some good news from the winners! (Winners, if you receive representation, even if not directly due to the contest, let me know! I’d love to interview you!) I will, however, deconstruct one or more of the winning entries … Continue reading #pg70pit Feedback

Tips and Tricks for Writers’ Pitching Contests

8 July, 202512 July, 20251 Comment

Or, an updated version of my ancient post on general tips and tricks for pitching on Twitter. Contents How to Find Pitch Events Pitch events are constantly coming and going, even faster than the rate of social media sites and apps (R.I.P. Writing Twitter). To find current events, I recommend searching for accounts that post … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Writers’ Pitching Contests

Checking in from Burnout

11 May, 20251 Comment

It’s been a long time since I’ve written regularly. Years. Back in December, I put in my notice of resignation, two years later than I should have. I’ve been burnt out as a teacher for two years, burnt out from the state of the world for about a decade, and burnt out from the hustle … Continue reading Checking in from Burnout

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I've been grading grammar homework since 2005 and editing fiction and poetry since 2008. In 2013, I started editing comics and full manuscripts for novelists and literary agents.

In 2015, I assembled a team of freelance editors of various specialties.

In 2020, I earned my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Hamline University.

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