What happens in a pitch session?

Writing conferences often provide opportunities to sign up for pitch sessions.  These are brief, timed, 5 to 10 minute meetings in which you get to share the elevator pitch regarding your finished manuscript.  Pitch sessions are often your best chance at actually...

Preparing to Work With an Editor

All manuscripts require editing, and gone is the day when publishers provided this service.  Today, most publishers insist that the manuscript arrive in a polished state, requiring only minor pre-press typo edits.  Publishing houses simply don’t have the staff to...

Spiritus Creative has a New Office!

(Bozeman, MT) Update from Anika: I’ve just moved!  Spiritus Creative and the Spiritus Writing Workshops have a new office.  The space is in Belgrade, Montana and will offer some great amenities including: Writer’s Library – Clients and workshop...

Follow-up is Key: Half-off Coaching Session

(Bozeman, MT) In-between seasons are a great time to start or reinvigorate a book project.  With the weather often driving us indoors, it’s possible to spend hours producing first draft text or focus on serious revision work.  With that in mind, book coach Anika...