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Book Review: Pitch Perfect: How to Say It Right the First Time, Every Time

by Madeline Smoot | Feb 27, 2017 | Buried in the Slush Pile, children's publishing, pitching

By Bill McGowan This book is not specifically about pitching your book to agents and editors. It’s broader than that. The skills in this book are applicable whether you are sitting in a pitch session or are about to do your very first school visit. It’s...

My Love Letter to Melvin Invents Music

by Madeline Smoot | Apr 1, 2016 | Buried in the Slush Pile, CBAY Books, children's book editor, children's publishing

In honor of its release today, I composed a short little Love Letter for Melvin Invents Music. You can also see it on my Goodreads reviews (in a less missive-manner) as well.

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