Not sure if your pitch is ready for that chance meeting with a famous editor? Or maybe just not sure if you've solidified the point of your book yet? Wondering if a new idea piques people's interest before you put months into writing it?
Submit your pitch!
Rules For The Game:
Send your working title if you have one, the age/genre you're writing for, and The Pitch, (and your pitch can be anonymous if you prefer - just let me know) to susanna@susannahill.com (or use the handy Email Me button on the right-hand side.) Your pitch can be for a WIP or for a new idea you're just getting a handle on - whatever you need some input on.
Writers and readers, teachers, librarians and parents are here to help by giving you some objective feedback from people who know children's books!
Once a month, readers will vote on which pitch was best for that month. The winning pitch will be sent to editor Erin Molta for review and comments!
ABOUT ERIN MOLTA:
Erin is an experienced senior editor of picture book, early readers, chapter, middle grade, and YA books, as well as novelty and licensed titles. She has been in childrens publishing for more than twenty years and has a keen understanding of early reader through YA audiences. She has an excellent reputation with established authors, illustrators, and agents.
She is currently evaluating manuscripts for publishers as well as freelance editing for prospective authors before submission to publishing houses.
For examples, please see previous Would You Read It posts:
(Would You Read It listings below link to posts, participants colored names link to their blogs or websites if they have one.)
PB=Picture Book ER=Early Reader MG=Middle Grade YA=Young Adult
* denotes a monthly Pitch Pick Winner
Would You Read It? Wednesday
Would You Read It Wednesday #1 - Wild (Girl) Genius (MG) (Andrea)
Would You Read It Wednesday #2 - The Rhyme Machine (PB) (Megan)
Would You Read It Wednesday #3 - Finding The Reindeer Beat (PB) (Alisha)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #4 - The Big Red Boat (PB series) (Paul)
Would You Read It Wednesday #5 - When This Is Over, I Will Go To School And I Will Learn To Read... (PB) (Pam)
Would You Read It Wednesday #6 - Hidden Oaks Camp Or Else! (MG) (Laynie)
Pitch Pick #1 (July/August 2011)
Straight From The Editor #1
Would You Read It Wednesday #7 - Surfacing In Clouds (YA) (Kimberly)
Would You Read It Wednesday #8 - A Lesson My Cat Taught Me (ER) (Saul)
Would You Read It Wednesday #9 - The Fairy Wood (MG) (Catherine)
Would You Read It Wednesday #10 - Listen To Me (YA) (Aimee)*
Pitch Pick #2 (September 2011)
Straight From The Editor #2
Would You Read It Wednesday #11 - Witches Don't Dance (PB) (Carla)
Would You Read It Wednesday #12 - Gleek (MG Contemporary) (Christie)
Would You Read It Wednesday #13 - Pizza's Band (ER) (Tracy)
Would You Read It Wednesday #14 - Henry Hears You (YA) (Kim)*
Pitch Pick #3 (October 2011)
Straight From The Editor #3
Would You Read It Wednesday #15 - The Tooth Fairy Star (PB) (Christie)
Would You Read It Wednesday #16 - Hating Ric (YA Verse) (Dee)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #17 - Simbiote (YA Sci-fi) (Halli)
Would You Read It Wednesday #18 - Prelude To An Apocalypse (YA Lit) (Ashley)
Pitch Pick #4 (November 2011)
Straight From The Editor #4 (Please scroll down below the Perfect Picture Book)
Would You Read It Wednesday #19 - Draggin' My Tail (PB) (Christie)
Would You Read It Wednesday #20 - Finding Sophie (YA) (Vicki)
Would You Read It Wednesday #21 - What If? (Early PB) (Abby)
Would You Read It Wednesday #22 - Nana, I Miss You (PB) (Jane)
Would You Read It Wednesday #23 - Home Is Where The Bird Is (PB) (Margaret)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #24 - Solomon's Raisin Farm (PB) (Christie)
Pitch Pick #5 (December 2011/January 2012)
Straight From The Editor #5
Would You Read It Wednesday #25 - Summer Of '71 (MG) (Dede)
Would You Read It Wednesday #26 - Starstruck (YA) (Sarah)
Would You Read It Wednesday #27 - Sorrysorrysorry (Early PB) (Sharron)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #28 - The Birthday Bash (PB) (Jennifer R)
Would You Read It Wednesday #29 - Planet Vacation (PB) (Jennifer Y)
Pitch Pick #6 (February 2012)
Straight From The Editor #6 (Please scroll down past Perfect Picture Book)
Would You Read It Wednesday #30 - Doris And The Scaredy Cats (PB) (Renee)
Would You Read It Wednesday #31 - Reef Stew (PB) (Miranda)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #32 - Everett (YA) (Rebecca H)
Would You Read It Wednesday #33 - First Aide For First Grade (PB) (Terri)
Pitch Pick #7 (March 2012)
Straight From The Editor #7
Would You Read It Wednesday #34 - Dustin The Dragon (Early PB) (Delores)
Would You Read It Wednesday #35 - Broomstick Rodeo (PB) (Rebecca C)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #36 - Out Of This World Opposites (Non-Fiction PB) (Kirsten)
Would You Read It Wednesday #37 - A Bug Who Needs A Hug (Early PB) (Anna)
Pitch Pick #8 (April 2012)
Straight From The Editor #8
Would You Read It Wednesday #38 - Jay's Big Day (PB) (Darshana)
Would You Read It Wednesday #39 - Death Of Sleeping Beauty (MG Fantasy) (Rena)
Would You Read It Wednesday #40 - Waiting For An Idea (PB older readers) (Jarm)
Would You Read It Wednesday #41 - Magnificent (PB) (Elizabeth)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #42 - Dewey Bookworm Takes The Stage (PB) (Tina)
Pitch Pick #9 (May 2012)
Straight From The Editor #9
Would You Read It Wednesday #43 - Uncle Larry (PB) (Laura)
Would You Read It Wednesday #44 - Elephant And Dolphin (PB) (Rita)
Would You Read It Wednesday #45 - These Little Piggies (PB) (Lori)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #46 - Hug-A-Bug Travels To Egypt (PB) (Anna)
Pitch Pick #10 (June 2012)
Straight From The Editor #10
Would You Read It Wednesday #47 - Friendly Sam, The Ice Cream Man (PB) (Carrie)
Would You Read It Wednesday #48 - What's Wrong With Molly Zwirl? (MG) (Rita)
Would You Read It Wednesday #49 - The Tomato Turner (PB) (Vivian)
Would You Read It Wednesday #50 - CJ's Tiger (PB) (Dana)*
Pitch Pick #11 (July 2012)
Straight From The Editor #11
Would You Read It Wednesday #51 - Charlie The Chimney Mouse (PB) (Randy)
Would You Read It Wednesday #52 - Two Orange Pups And The Ball (PB) (Patricia)
Would You Read It Wednesday #53 - Nothing But Blue Skies (Upper MG Fantasy) (Sharron)
Would You Read It Wednesday #54 - Saturdays With Fish (PB) (Kimberley)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #55 - Princess Azalea's Two Left Feet (PB) (Rachel)
Pitch Pick #12 (August 2012)
Straight From The Editor #12
Would You Read It Wednesday #56 - Melody Wants A Piano (PB) (Tina)
Would You Read It Wednesday #57 - Buff The Magic Dragon (PB) (Elizabeth)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #58 - Confessions Of The Tomato Turner (PB) (Vivian)
Would You Read It Wednesday #59 - Needs Help With A Title! (PB) (Catherine)
Pitch Pick #13 (September 2012)
Straight From The Editor #13
Would You Read It Wednesday #60 - Alpha Bitty (PB) (Linda)
Would You Read It Wednesday #61 - Phantom And The Boneyard (ER) (Sidney)
Would You Read It Wednesday #62 - Dishing Up! (PB) (Brenda)
Would You Read It Wednesday #63 - Scooter Annie (PB) (Carrie) *
Pitch Pick #14 (October 2012)
Straight From The Editor #14
Would You Read It Wednesday #64 - A Banshee Birthday (PB) (Heather)
Would You Read It Wednesday #65 - How The Bull Lost His Feathers (PB) (Kim)
Would You Read It Wednesday #66 - Dim Sum Dog (PB) (Larissa)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #67 - Surprises Await (PB) (Katie)
Pitch Pick #15 (November 2012)
Straight From The Editor #15
Would You Read It Wednesday #68 - Eddie Brick Visits The Aunts (PB) (Julie RZ)
Would You Read It Wednesday #69 - Oyster And Pearl (PB) (Kim)*
Would You Read It Wednesday #70 - Astrid Climbs Her Family Tree (PB) (Sidney)
Pitch Pick #16
Straight From The Editor #
Would You Read It Wednesday #71 - Civil (MG) (Wendy)
Would You Read It Wednesday #72 - The Good For Plenty Bibs (PB) (Linda)
* denotes a monthly Pitch Pick Winner
As a courtesy to the people who take the time to read your pitches and comment on them, I do ask that you only submit a pitch if you're going to check into the blog and respond to people's comments.
Upcoming Schedule:
Wednesday January 23 - Catherine (PB) Cheeku The Cheeky Chinese Chicken
Wednesday January 30 - Elaine (PB) Slurp, Slurp, Slurp
Wednesday February 6 - Julie RZ (PB) Just Call Me The Kid
Wednesday February 13 - Sue (PB) How Many Shoes Does A Princess Need?
Wednesday February 20 - Wendy G (PB) Herman's Super-Powered Heiney Or Why Fireflies Should Never Drink Soda
Wednesday February 27 - Yvonne (PB) Oakley's Keys
Wednesday March 6 - Linda (MG) Twitch
Wednesday March 13 - Denise (PB) Phewie Hughie
Wednesday March 20 - NO WYRI - In Just Spring Contest Ongoing
Wednesday March 27 - Erik (Chapter Book/MG) The Adventures Of Tomato And Pea
Wednesday April 3 - Pam B (PB) Flood Dogs
Wednesday April 10 - Elaine (PB) Giant At The Gym
Wednesday April 17 - Deborah (PB) Hurricane Enrique
Wednesday April 24 - Cynthia (PB) A Noise In The Dark
Wednesday May 1 - Jesse (YA/Sci-Fi) Daydreamer
Wednesday May 8 - James (MG) Story Bored
Wednesday May 15 - Rita (PB) Nobody Loves Roberto A. Tailbottom
Wednesday May 22 - Kimberly (PB) Bonjour, Remy!
Wednesday May 29 - Sian (PB) The Word Thief
Wednesday June 5 - Andrea (PB) The Backpack Secret
Wednesday June 12 - Heather (PB) The Cat Who Lived In The Flowerpot
Wednesday June 19 - Elaine
Wednesday June 26 - Alicia (PB) Granola Bars For Dinner
