Q: How do I know whether I should attend PitchFest or QueryFest?
A: If you have a completed, polished novel that you’re trying to sell, PitchFest may be right for you. If you’re a newer writer who may not be quite ready to pitch, or an experienced writer who might need advice on your career path, QueryFest may be right for you.
QueryFest’s 15-minute sessions can also help better prepare you for PitchFest, increasing your chances of making a good first impression on that agent or editor you’ve been eager to meet. This may also be a great opportunity to express how your work has improved since the last time you met with that agent or editor and seek further advice on the next steps.
Please, no pitching during QueryFest.
For questions from writers about QueryFest, Director K.L. Romo can be reached at klromowriter@gmail.com.
For questions from writers about PitchFest, Deputy Director ThrillerFest/PitchFest Susan Lee can be contacted at susan@thrillerwriters.org.
See below for more information.
If You Are A: | Then You Should Attend: |
| PitchFest | QueryFest |
Writer with Completed Polished Manuscript to Sell | X | |
Writer Not Yet Ready to Sell a MS and want Advice | | X |
Writer Wondering if the MS is Ready to Pitch | | X |
Writer Seeking Help on Query Letter | X | X |
Writer Wanting to Check Out the Process Before Pitching Next Year | X | X |
Self-Published Author Seeking Traditional Publisher | X | X |
Self-Published Author Seeking Advice on What to Do with Self-Published Work | X | X |
Self-Published Author Seeking A Sale of Movie Rights (Producers don’t always attend PF. Check website for confirmations) | X | |
Self-Published Author Seeking Career Advice | | X |
Published Author Looking for A New Agent or Editor | X | X |
Published Author Seeking Advice on a New Manuscript | | X |
Published Author Seeking A Sale of Movie Rights (Producers don’t always attend PF. Check website for confirmations) | X | |
Published Author Seeking Career Advice | | X |
And one last note:
We love coordinating these events for our attendees, but please be patient with us—we’re all volunteers.
See you in 2025!