Wondering how to pitch?
You want to stand out when pitching agents — but you're nervous. Wouldn't it be nice to hear what they expect and prepare yourself to feel more confident?
Enroll in Perfecting Your Pitch
Learn a Literary Agent's Tips for Pitching Your Book in this On-Demand Masterclass
Literary agent Cynthia Ruchti and writing coach Ann Kroeker teamed up to present a 90-minute masterclass focused on preparing to pitch.
In Perfecting Your Pitch, Cynthia walks through what to expect...and what to avoid.
You’ll be inspired to craft your pitch with samples and suggestions for both novelists and authors of nonfiction.
The enrollment fee of $27 gives you immediate access to this on-demand training, which will remain online for you to watch and re-watch as you prep for agent or editor one-on-ones.
It equipped me and calmed my nerves
I took the course with Cynthia preparing us to pitch, and I used some of what I learned the very next week in an appointment with an editor. It equipped me and calmed my nerves for a successful appointment.
- Julie LeFebure, Writer, Speaker, Blogger
Your workshop leader
Cynthia Ruchti
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed in Hope through her novels, novellas, devotions, and nonfiction, and through speaking for women’s events/retreats and writers’ conferences/workshops. She draws from 33 years of experience writing and producing the 15-minute daily radio broadcast, “The Heartbeat of the Home.” Her books have received recognition from RT Reviewers’ Choice Book of the Year, PW Starred Reviews, Selah Awards, Christian Retailing’s BEST Awards, Golden Scroll Awards and Novel of the Year, The Carol Award, two Christy finalists, and more.
She serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers, is a founding board member of the Deliver Hope ministry, and is part of the worship team at her church. She’s also a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management. She and her husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and six grandchildren.
Cynthia Ruchti, author, literary agent
Your workshop host
Ann Kroeker
Writing Coach Ann Kroeker leverages over 25 years of writing and editing experience in the publishing industry to equip her clients to reach their writing goals. She loves bringing quality training to writers to speak to specific issues and challenges.
As a writing coach, she celebrates client successes, such as acceptance into prestigious MFA programs, signed agent and book contracts, articles and essays placed in national publications, and the launch of their own freelance writing businesses. What she's proudest of is her clients' growth, impact, and healing.
Ann coauthored On Being a Writer: 12 Simple Habits for a Writing Life that Lasts, and authored Not So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families and The Contemplative Mom.
Ann Kroeker, writing coach
JAM packed with practical, impactful and applicable information!
The 90 minutes were JAM packed with practical, impactful and applicable information! Thank you, Ann and Cynthia.
- Chrysa McKelvey, Life Coach, Words Have Power
What's inside?
100% Money Back Guarantee
We're working hard to deliver a quality workshop and sincerely hope you benefit from it. If for some reason this truly does not deliver the value you expect, however, you may request a full refund within 14 days of purchase.
Frequently asked questions
While this was originally offered as a live training, the on-demand replay will be available to watch (or re-watch again and again!) as soon as you sign up!
We recorded the training live and made it available on-demand as a replay afterwards. You'll have access to the materials for as long as it lives online to watch and rewatch it as often as you like.
After purchase, you'll you have immediate and unlimited access to this masterclass for as long as it lives online, to review and prepare for your next pitch.
We worked hard to create an event that prepares you to pitch with confidence and anticipate you will be thrilled with what you learn. We are not offering refunds on this particular masterclass; however, if you are truly unhappy with this investment, reach out to Ann Kroeker and we will discuss how we might apply this fee to another service or course.
No, I'm not the trainer or teacher for this workshop (but I'm thrilled you want to work with me!). I love to bring in experts to teach on topics I'm not experienced or qualified to teach, and Michelle is amazing. You can watch us on YouTube HERE and listen to our podcast interaction on the "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach" podcast.
As for working with me, you can explore all the ways to work with me, both free and paid, on my Everything page. This free course is listed on that page along with one-on-one coaching options, my courses—including my book proposal program (Your Compelling Book Proposal, YCBP), and my platform membership, Your Platform Matters (YPM). You can also listen to my podcast, "Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach."
It was very helpful
I just finished the course with Cynthia on how to pitch your book—it was very helpful. Plus, she is so likable.
- Krista Hewlett, Writer, Speaker, Creator