Missed the live event?

Replays (with submission opportunities) are available to purchase and watch through Dec. 24, 2026. 

SEE HOW 9 LITERARY AGENTS AND EDITORS RESPONDED TO 75 PITCHES DURING OCTOBER'S INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT DAY.

 REPLAYS INCLUDE EXCLUSIVE SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

During this popular, high-energy event, nine industry professionals responded to book pitches in real-time. Writers got their YES or NO on the spot in a fun and supportive community environment. 

Watch the replay to learn:

  • what's selling (and what's not) in the current children's book publishing market 
  • what agents and editors are really looking for (beyond their wishlists) 
  • essential do's and don'ts to sharpen your pitch

NEW! To help you prepare your post-IED submissions, ALL registrations include the THREE video trainings in our Write Match Method Bundle, a $99 value.

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*These are for CTC & public attendees; Verge writers, please refer to your FAQs separately. 

Our last Industry Engagement Day yielded a 35% request rate—more than 15 times the industry average of 2% - 5%. Over the years, we've seen numerous requests to see more from our talented authors, resulting in multiple book deals and agent offers.

What will October's Industry Engagement Day set in motion for you?

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Post-Event Options*

  • Watch & Learn REPLAYS

    Limited time access to ALL panels, watch by Dec. 24
    Post-event submission opportunities with all attending faculty


Purchase Policies

All Writing Barn events are nonrefundable and non-transferable after purchase. Coupon codes must be applied at purchase, as they cannot be applied retroactively. Please note that faculty is subject to change. TWB makes every attempt to keep changes to a minimum, but faculty are contractor humans and sometimes the unexpected happens. Thanks for your understanding.



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