One of the most popular Friday evening sessions of the 2010 Crime Bake returns for 2011 . . . once again with some of our stellar literary agents coaching the players.

The Practicing Your Pitch Workshop offers participants the chance to work on and improve their pitches in an environment that is safe, stimulating, and constructive. The 90 minute workshop will open with a short introductory presentation on what makes a pitch work, but the bulk of the time will be reserved for practicing and critiquing pitches. The pace will be fast and the goal will be for every writer who wants to practice pitching to get that opportunity. Much like a writing group, participants will benefit not just from working on their own pitches, but from listening to and participating in critiques of their fellow writers. Participants will leave this session with an improved pitch and the confidence to deliver it on Saturday with style.

Format: Interested attendees must register in advance. All registrants will get a presentation packet at the workshop, including guidelines for creating effective pitches and examples.

Pricing: Free.

Presenter: Lynne Heitman is a past co-chair of the Crime Bake Committee and has served two terms as President, MWA New England. Her Alex Shanahan thriller series grew out of her fourteen-year career with American Airlines and her experiences as general manager for American Airlines at Boston's Logan Airport. THE PANDORA KEY, the fourth book in the series, is available now from Pocket Books.

Presenter: Paula Munier is the Director of Acquisitions and Innovation for Adams Media and creator of hundreds of single titles and series, including the bestselling inspirational series A Cup of Comfort. She’s also the author/co-author of many books, including HOT FLASH HAIKU and FIXING FREDDIE (2010). She’s a proud member of the Monday Murder Club, and past president of the New England chapter of the Mystery Writers of America.