Writing Away Refuge Virtual Pitch Retreat over Zoom. Schedule for August 30-31, 2025

"I wanted to take a moment and offer you my most sincere thanks. I signed with Katie Reed today. Your support made all the difference. This organization has been such a blessing in my life."  --Cherisa Jerez, Writing Away Member who pitched Katie Reed at our Writing Away Weekend Virtual Retreat in January 2023.

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(Please note that all times are Central Standard Time--CST)

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Friday, August 29

 

Practice Pitches Over Zoom—7:30 PM—9:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

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Saturday, August 30th Schedule (Central Standard Time)

 

8:50 AM (CST)- Sign-in

 

9:00 AM-10:15 AM—In a Flash: Pint-sized Stories with a Punch—Max Frazier

 

10:15 AM-10:30 AM (Break)

 

10:30 AM-11:30 AM—How to Craft Realistic Dialogue—Lee Ann Ward

 

11:30 AM—11:40 AM–Workshop Wrap-up

 

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 11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Vicky Weber

 

11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Sophie Shuemaker

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4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Lee Melillo

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4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Kristine Epps

 

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​8:15 PM—9:15 PM (CST)—ZOOM After Party for attendees—We're here to answer all your questions about agents, traditional publishing, giveaway some cool prizes, and have a little fun!

 

 

Sunday. August 31st, Schedule (Central Standard Time)

 

8:50 AM—Sign-in (CST)

 

9:00 AM-10:15 AM—Writing Unforgettable Characters—Lee Ann Ward

 

10:15 AM—10:30 AM—(Break)

 

10:30 AM-11:30 AM—Query Letter Writing—Shannon Snow

 

11:30 AM—11:40 AM—Closing Remarks after Workshops & prize drawings

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11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Renee Runge

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11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Catherine Jones

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4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Anjanette Barr

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4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Connor Smith

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