Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch
Workshop your pitch. Pitch the agent.
Registration for our April 11th-12th, 2026
Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch is OPEN!
Agent pitch slots fill quickly, so registering early is recommended.
Workshop your pitch. Pitch the agent.
Ready to meet your new writing community?
At Writing Away Refuge, we are all about support and helping you craft your best book and make solid industry connections. The focus of our virtual pitch retreat on April 11th-12th, 2026
is powerful story development and delivering a winning pitch.
We have workshops to help you perfect your craft and time allotted for practice pitch sessions as well.
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And, best of all, we have 8 literary agents ready to listen to your pitches!
You'll spend the weekend in the comfort of your own home participating in workshops to make your book the best it can be, getting to know and connect with fellow writers, and pitching your completed book to agents if you're at that level in your writing journey (we have special pricing if you only need the workshops but no agent pitches). The Writing Away Virtual Pitch Retreat has it all. During the virtual retreat, we will have author chats, drawings for incredible prizes (like free services, gift cards, and free memberships to Writing Away), and workshops by amazing industry professionals. Don't miss out!
(You may register for the full retreat that includes agent pitches or for workshops only)
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**Please note that pitch sessions with agents are on a first come, first served basis and WILL fill up quickly.
It is best to register early and make your agent selections to ensure you receive your agent preferences. If a desired agent's sessions fill, you will be allowed to submit a written query through our Writing Away Refuge portal that will be reviewed by those agents with priority. Thank you!**
Meet The Workshop Team
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Meet the Agents
Pitch up to 8 Literary Agents Over Zoom as part of the Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch, April 11th-12th, 2026. Each one-on-one pitch session lasts 5 minutes
and is included in your registration fee. Be sure to register early before their spaces fill. Registering early ensures that you pitch all desired agents.
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Shannon Snow, Associate Agent
Rosecliff Literary Agency
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Shannon Snow worked in finance and marketing for nearly twenty years before turning to her childhood first love – books and writers. She started her publishing career in 2018 as an intern and then an associate agent with Creative Media Agency, Inc, before moving to Rosecliff Literary Agency in 2026.
Shannon holds a B.A. in English Language and Literature with a minor in Creative Writing.
She has an eclectic reading taste spanning most genres in the commercial and upmarket space.
In searching for new projects, Shannon seeks books that have a unique angle and authors with wonderful, engaging voices with lots of depth and nuance.
Characterization is a top draw for her, so she is looking for vivid, well-developed characters.
She loves it when an author can make her laugh, make her cry, or just make her feel emotion in general. She is actively building her list.
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See Shannon's full manuscript wishlist: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/shannon-snow/
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Laurie Dennison, Agent
Creative Media Agency
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After earning her master’s degree from the University of Florida, Laurie Dennison began her career as an English teacher. She then spent over ten years working as a freelance writer, ghostwriter, and editor, including serving as a Pitch Wars mentor for five years. In 2022 she completed the Denver Publishing Institute before stepping into her role as an associate agent at Creative Media Agency, Inc.
Laurie is actively building her list. See her full manuscript wishlist:
https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/laurie-dennison/​
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Workshop and Pitch Session Schedules for
April 11th-12th, 2026 Zoom Pitch.
Registration for the April 11-12th, 2026
Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch is OPEN!
Register Early to ensure you get to pitch to all of your desired agents!
Our pitch slots usually fill in a week!
Member registration
(includes all workshops & agent pitches)
Non-member registration
(includes all workshops & agent pitches)
WORKSHOPS ONLY!
No agent Pitches! $49.95