JOIN THE WRITING BARN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH & GET EXCLUSIVE SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
During this popular, high-energy event, nine industry professionals respond to book pitches in real-time. Get your YES or NO on the spot in a fun and supportive community environment.
You'll also learn:
NEW! To help you prepare your pitch and post-IED submissions, ALL IED registrations include the THREE video trainings in our Write Match Method Bundle, a $99 value.
Can't attend live?
Industry Engagement Day is fully asynchronous. You'll receive replays following the event for a limited time.
Meet the Faculty
Frequently Asked Questions*
*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?
Verge & Velocity Writers
This option is for Verge & Velocity Writers ONLY!Inclusion in our Writer Look BookPre-event pitch feedback from all attending facultyWatch all panels live on ZoomAccess limited-time replaysSubmission instructions from all faculty post-eventAdd a written critique for an additional $99
Full Event + Pitch Submission: Novels and Longform Nonfiction Panel
Jackie Garcia-Morales, agent, Storm Literary Agency Renée Jarvis, agent, Triangle House Alexandra Hightower, senior editor, LBYR/HBGAdd a written critique for an additional $99
Full Event + Pitch Submission: Picture Book Palooza I [Sold Out]
Anjanette Barr, agent, Dunham LiteraryMiranda Paul, agent, Aevitas CreativeKatherine Easter, senior acquisitions editor, Zonderkidz and Dayspring KidsAdd a written critique for an additional $99
Full Event + Pitch Submission: Picture Book Palooza II Panel [Sold Out]
Syrone Harvey, agent, Belcastro Agency Emily Keyes, agent & founder, Keyes Agency Catherine Laudone, senior editor, Beach Lane BooksAdd a written critique for an additional $99
Watch & Learn
Access to all live Zoom panelsLimited time access to ALL panelsPost-event submission opportunities with all attending facultyAdd a written critique for an additional $99
For $99, get written feedback and in-line comments from the faculty member or your choice. Feedback will be delivered electronically the week of October 26, 2026.
Faculty availability is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Manuscript pages are due by noon CT on Wednesday, September 30.
Purchase written critiques here.
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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