When Words Collide 2025 - Blue Pencil & Pitch Sessions
Blue Pencil sessions are designed to provide you with one-on-one feedback on your manuscript. Bring the first page of your manuscript (maximum 1,000 words, typed, and double-spaced) for personalized feedback from one of our experts.
For the pitch sessions, come ready to pitch your project to an agent or publisher.
Blue Pencil Sessions
Kelly Siskind | Shawn L. Bird | Jonathan Whitelaw | Simon Rose | Kelley Armstrong | Bradley Somer | Rhonda Parrish | Lee Edward Fodi | Ella Beaumont
Agent Pitches
Naomi Davis | Jennifer Chevais | Carolyn Forde
Publisher Pitches
Shawn L. Bird
EDGE Science Fiction & Fantasy Publishing
Jennifer Sommersby (Pulp Literature)
Session Details: Each Blue Pencil Session includes four 15-minute time slots.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, use the links provided below to book your spot. You do not need to add to cart or check out.
NOTE:
Is the schedule for your preferred author/agent/publisher already full? We encourage you to choose other available spaces. If there are none, email us to join the waitlist.
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Kelly Siskind
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 PM
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Shawn L. Bird ( Blue Pencil)
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Jonathan Whitelaw
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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Simon Rose
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Kelley Armstrong
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 11:00 - 12:00 AM
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Jennifer Sommersby (Pitch Pulp Literature)
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Bradley Somer
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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Rhonda Parrish
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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Naomi Davis (Agent Pitch)
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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Jennifer Chevais (Agent Pitch)
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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EDGE Pitch Sessions (Publisher Pitch)
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
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Lee Edward Fodi
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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Ella Beaumont
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Carolyn Forde (Agent Pitch)
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
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Shawn L. Bird (Publisher Pitch)
Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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