Pitch Pro is a six-week interactive course that teaches you to pitch your novel(s)—and the fiction brand you’re building. The next round starts Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

We’ll meet Wednesdays via Zoom from 1-2 p.m. E.T. I’ll teach you one of the six lessons outlined below, then answer your questions. Pitch Pro is a small group program designed to give you plenty of opportunities to ask me how to best apply this information to your novel and career.

I provide two rounds of personalized edits on your query during Pitch Pro. (This alone is an $800 value.) You will receive directions for how and what to submit after the second lesson on February 18.

Can’t attend live? I record all sessions and upload them to a course portal, which you’re guaranteed access to for at least one full year after the course ends. See below for the full schedule.

The Curriculum

Each lesson is designed to deliver essential info with zero fluff or filler—so you don’t get overwhelmed and have ample time to put what you’ve learned into practice).

You’ll also receive a worksheet with each lesson’s takeaways, as well as exercises to help you apply the concepts. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll learn:

WEEK 1: Your Quick Pitch: “Tell me about your novel”: The next time someone asks you that, you’ll know exactly what to say—because in this module, you’ll learn to create a magnetic logline (aka elevator pitch). In addition to helping you secure an agent and sell your novel, loglines can be used to garner media coverage, create social media content and ads, and secure other income-generating opportunities (like book-related speaking gigs and essays).

WEEK 2: Your Query: You’ll discover how to craft a concise, ultra-compelling query letter for agents and publishers. A good query is far more than a sales tool. Done well, it helps you spot and correct critical holes in your plot and character arc that you’re unlikely to uncover while outlining and writing. That can help you strengthen your story (which further ups the odds you sell it).

WEEK 3: Your Comps: Good comparable titles (aka comps) tell publishers it’s safe to take a chance on your novel. Unfortunately, the vast majority of novelists cite the wrong books during pitching. You’ll learn to sidestep common comp mistakes and select titles that demonstrate that your novel will sell. You’ll also learn what to do if you straddle genres or don’t like your competition (which is surprisingly common!).

WEEK 4: Your Querying Strategy: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to querying agents—but a few key strategies will minimize your anxiety while maximizing your momentum. In this lesson, you’ll devise a simple but highly effective process for submitting your novel to literary agencies. You’ll also find out best practices for evaluating and responding to feedback—as well as how to use that feedback to determine your next right move.

WEEK 5: Your Online Presence: Being a good literary citizen isn’t about faking it, forcing connections, or spending hours a day online. In this lesson, you’ll learn to foster authentic connections with readers, fellow novelists, and other industry professionals. You’ll also write a bio that makes you shine without sounding sales-y, and get tips for creating a professional, yet welcoming website.

WEEK SIX: Your Publishing Plan: Contrary to popular belief, you can plan for success—even if you still don’t know where your novel will land. In the final lesson of Pitch Pro, you’ll outline a clear, multi-year plan for your fiction career that incorporates your current manuscript and taps into your greater potential as an author.

Important: While my pitching process has helped hundreds of novelists get published and reach their writing goals, I cannot guarantee that taking this course leads to a publishing deal. (I actually recommend running the other direction if anyone promises you that.) Likewise, while I encourage you to consider my suggestions, everything I teach or recommend is 100% optional.

Cost: $997 USD

BONUS: If you join before February 1, I will also suggest two comps for your novel as part of your personalized query edits.