The Art of the Follow-Up Pitch Thursday, May 21 at 12 pm PDT A FREE Virtual Event Unable to attend? No worries. Register anyway and receive the replay! So, you've pitched your book and received some interest — a request for the full manuscript; an offer to look at some pages; a smile and a nod and a business card; or an invitation to find them on QueryTracker. Congratulations! Whichever it is, you have been given the golden opportunity to make a follow-up pitch. If you're anxious to … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events
Meet the Agents & Editors: Virtual Pitch-O-Rama 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. PT We are proud to share that this year's line up of agents and publishers is the best in Pitch-O-Rama's history! This is your chance to present your book concept to top publishing professionals; every year book deals are signed with several Pitch-O-Rama attendees! Pitch-O-Rama is just around the corner. Listed below are the bios of the superstar agents and publishers. One of them may be the person who offers you a book deal! Ready to … [Read More...]
Pitch Clinic with Brenda Knight & Debra Eckerling
Your Pitch. Perfected. Perfect your book pitch with expert guidance! In this interactive Pitch Clinic, publisher Brenda Knight (Books that Save Lives) and book proposal strategist Debra Eckerling (TheBookProposalExpert.com) team up to help authors refine and strengthen their pitches in real time. Whether you’re preparing for a conference or Pitch-O-Rama; a meeting with an agent or publisher; or an email submission, this session will give you the tools and confidence to make your pitch stand … [Read More...]
Featured Member Interview
Featured Member Interview – Daphneleah Schneider
Daphneleah Schneider is a Rightness Release Mentor, Speaker, Reiki Master, Writer, and Model from Los Angeles, California, where she is creating specialized talks and workshops focused on wellness and healing from Rightness. Can you describe the moment or reasoning, leading up to deciding to write about abandoning/healing the need to be … [Read More...]
Featured Member Interview – Sheri McGuinn
I write. I always excelled at writing. In a different version of my life, I stayed in the challenging school system where I started, was pushed to excel, and found a mentor who guided me into a writing career before I graduated. You already know my name. In this version of my life, I spent the last three years of high school in a small town school … [Read More...]
Featured Member Interview – Anne Marina Pellicciotto
Anne Marina Pellicciotto is a multi talented and multidisciplined individual. Not only a talented writer, but also the President of SeeChange Consulting, a woman-owned Certified Business Enterprise as well as a returned Peace Corps Volunteer in Mexico. Her diverse lived experiences fuel her life philosophies and methodologies. What inspired you … [Read More...]
BookTalk! The Buzz in the World of Books
WNBA Promotional Program: The EASIEST Way to Market Your Book on a Budget
Many of us know that book marketing can be expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As a Women’s National Book Association member, you have access to affordable and professional-level promotional services — for less than the cost of a dinner out. The WNBA Member Books program provides year-round visibility and support from Read More…
Build Your Writing Resume (and Maybe Your Bank Account)
by B. Lynn Goodwin lgood67334@comcast.net www.writeradvice.com Do you have a piece of writing that you want to share? One of the best ways to get noticed and to build your resume and reputation is to enter your work, including excerpts from a longer work, in writing contests. Is your work ready to share? Here’s a Read More…
Calling Book Lovers: Read for Free and Make a Difference in 2026!
The Women’s National Book Association is now inviting members to participate as volunteer readers for the 2026 Great Group Reads (GGR) program! As a volunteer, you’ll help the WNBA curate a list of outstanding books for book clubs, libraries, classrooms, and readers nationwide. The final list is shared with booksellers, librarians, reading groups, and literary Read More…