🏫 Live Pitch EventPerfect Your Pitch
Live Pitch Sessions with Literary Agents
On February 27th 2026, Query Bootcamp graduates will get the exclusive opportunity to pitch their query letters in 1-on-1 pitch sessions with an experienced literary agent.
LOCATION: ZOOMDate: Friday, February 27, 2026, 1Pm - 6pm ETCost: $120, which includes:1 8-minute pitch session with a literary agent
About the VIP Pitch Package
Walk into your pitch session fully prepared, with both Query Bootcamp's comprehensive training.
Your VIP Package Includes:
An 8-minute 1-on-1 Zoom session with your chosen literary agent, where you will have the opportunity to:
Present your polished query letter to your chosen agent.
Receive immediate feedback from the agent on your letter
Ask questions about your specific project
Glean personalized insights that can help refine your querying strategy
Meet The Agents
Jessica Berg (she/her), Rosecliff LiteraryWishlist: all Adult fiction genres (except high fantasy / space opera) + nonfiction (memoir only)Timing: Sessions will take place between 1 and 3pm ET.Jessica Berg is a literary agent and author passionate about nurturing unique voices in publishing. As an agent with Rosecliff Literary, she focuses on character-driven stories and high-stakes narratives, helping authors navigate the industry. Her own fiction explores identity, generational trauma, and relationships. A multi-nominated writer with an MFA from Spalding University, Berg is a member of the AALA and EFA. She also provides developmental feedback for Writer’s Digest, Uncharted Magazine, and Fractured Lit. She is represented by Amy Collins of Talcott Notch. Find out more about her here.
Trinica Sampson-Vera (they/she), New Leaf LiteraryWishlist: Middle Grade, Young Adult and Adult Fiction: Action/Adventure, BIPOC Literature, Bookclub, Caribbean Literature, Children's, Commercial, Contemporary, CyberPunk, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, LGBTQ, Magical Realism, Mystery, New Adult, Romance, Romcom, Science Fiction, Speculative, Steampunk, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult; NOT open to NonfictionTiming: Sessions will take place between 3 and 6pm ET.Trinica Sampson-Vera (they/she) is an associate agent at New Leaf Literary & Media. She is passionate about championing diverse voices and particularly loves speculative fiction (from cozy-to-high fantasy and grounded sci-fi); character-driven stories with unique hooks; #OwnVoices stories featuring Caribbean characters/settings; and stories that could best be described as "be gay, do crime." Before joining New Leaf, Trinica worked as an independent editor with Salt & Sage Books and Writing Diversely. They graduated from Antioch College with a degree in Creative Writing and French.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This opportunity is exclusively for Query Bootcamp members to ensure you have the comprehensive training and preparation needed to make your pitch session successful.
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Your pass includes:
1 8-minute Zoom session with a literary agent on January 23rd, 2025
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Pitch sessions are available exclusively from November 27th through January 20th as an add-on to Query Bootcamp enrollment.
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On Friday, February 27, 2026. After purchasing your pass, you will be directed to a Calendly link to schedule your slot.
Jessica Berg’s sessions will take place between 1 and 3pm ET.
Trinica Sampson-Vera’s sessions will take place between 3 and 6PM ET.
Please ensure you can be available during the agent’s pitch window before registering.
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While your package includes one pitch session, you can purchase a second agent meeting at check out.
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This event is open to both fiction and nonfiction memoir writers, to all age ranges and genres. Please check each agent’s bio and wishlist above for detailed preferences. Double-check that the agent you select is open to your genre.
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We would highly encourage you to participate only if your manuscript and query letter are fully polished. This will help you make a strong first impression with the literary agent you are meeting with.
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Research your chosen agent thoroughly and prepare a few questions to ask them. Make sure to finalize your query letter by the end of Query Bootcamp in advance of your pitch session.
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Some potential questions include asking about their communication style, submission strategy, and current market insights in your genre. You could also ask them if they would have stopped reading your query letter midway through—and if so, why. You can check to see if any parts of your query letter confused them and if the stakes were clear.
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While we hope to make this a regular event, we cannot guarantee future dates at this time.
