What is Pitch Wars
Pitch Wars is an aspiring author mentorship program. That means people who have finished / almost finished a Manuscript can pitch their story to a mentor. This mentor acts as a super beta reader. They offer guidance in preparing your Manuscript for the showcase. This event is the boss battle of publishing. Many Editors attend the showcase in hopes of signing the next best-selling author.
How Pitch wars worked for me
I did not make it very far with Pitch Wars. The mentors I applied for didn’t enjoy my story. To be honest, I was very hurt by this and questioned if I should keep writing. After spending some time away from writing and rethinking my entire hobby, I came to a realization. One rejection does not define my worth, and it should not represent anyone else’s either. Depending on your genre, writing style, and discipline, you can further than I did.
The Deadline
I do not regret dedicating time to Pitch Wars. If not for the opportunity, I would have never finished my first Manuscript. Having to work towards an actual deadline gave me a goal to shoot for. I manage to write every day and plan out the story how I saw fit.
The Mentors
There are hundreds of writers who muster the courage to submit their Manuscript. It’s pretty competitive, and it isn’t a bad thing. Pitch Wars brings people together. If you use social media, you can reach out to people who enjoy the same genre as you. There is a wide range of mentors who are experts in their genre. These people are more than likely to have an already published book. Who better to learn from? If you can be on social media, you can ask them questions about their author’s journey. What kind of book would you like to submit to an editor or literary agent?
