Writing Away Refuge Zoom Pitch Schedule for
April 11-12th, 2026

"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 Time--CT)

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Friday, April 10th

 

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

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Saturday, April 11th Schedule (Central Time)

 

8:55 AM (CST)- Sign-in

 

9:00 AM-10:15 AM—Writing Killer Dialogue—Lee Ann Ward

 

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

 

10:30 AM-11:30 AM—Writing Winning Memoir—Allison Hong Merrill

 

11:30 AM—11:35 AM–Wrap-up

 

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11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Kristina Sutton Lennon

11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Kaylyn Alridge

11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual pitch sessions with Erika Staiger

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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. April 12th, Schedule (Central Standard Time)

 

8:55 AM—Sign-in (CST)

 

9:00 AM-10:15 AM—How to Research Like a Pro—Joyce Scarbrough

 

10:15 AM—10:30 AM—(Break)

 

10:30 AM-11:30 AM—Understanding and Identifying Your Genre—Najla Mamou

 

11:30 AM—11:35 AM—Closing Remarks

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11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Shania Soler

​11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Shannon Snow

11:50 AM—3:50 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Laurie Dennison

4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Najla Mamou

4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Amanda Elliot

4:00 PM—8:00 PM (CST)—Individual Pitch sessions with Helen Masvikeni

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