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We are pleased to have several of our presenting authors and agents available for blue pencil and pitch sessions throughout the weekend.

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.
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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)

Practice Pitch Session
Dr. Robert Runte, PhD

Session Details: Each Blue Pencil or Pitch Session is 15 minutes in total. Submissions are due by August 8, 2025. 
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