#Pitchmadness has been my trend for the week. With
plenty of moral support from the gang at B & W, I jumped into the madness
of an online pitching contest. Despite the fact that there is a large representation
of middle grade and young adult authors, I thought the lineup of final agents
was fantastic. I have discovered that the entire group of organizers and submission
pile readers are outstanding.
New to Twitter, this has proven to be a crash course in
how to get your name and your writing out there in 140 characters or less. I
have learned to favourite, follow, retweet, respond to notifications and
initiate a conversation strand. I have inserted pictures and links.
More importantly, I have connected with like-minded
people. In a few sentences, I catch glimpses of vulnerability and insecurity. I
also see perseverance, dedication and passion. It has proven to be a warm and
accepting environment, one that celebrates the stories and nourishes the
creators.
It is a universe that I have hesitated to enter, thinking
it vast and impersonal. I have found it entirely the opposite. Thank you,
Pitchmadness, for giving me this opportunity to learn how to tweet freely and comfortably to the world.
Rose, I'm thrilled you're enjoying it. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I wouldn't have participated without your gentle nudges. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI need to got to "Twitter University" and learn all of this...that is, if I can ever find time to breath. Good for you, Rose!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually quite fun and incredibly easy. :0)
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed watching you all. I should have jumped in. I need to learn all of that. Zan if you go to Twitter University let me know, I'll come too.
ReplyDeleteIt's very easy Spesh. Truly. But, if you need any help, just give me a tweet. :0)
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