The pitch sessions are over, everyone’s gone home, and the temperature in Austin went from a high of 92 on Sunday to 72 on Monday. Coincidence? To all the editors plus Bob who came out and participated in the pitch events at World Horror 2011, TH…
Posts Categorized: World Horror Convention 2011
Pitch sign-ups open!
You can now sign up for World Horror 2011 pitch sessions! Below is a list of agents and editors who are available to hear pitches: Brett Savory, ChiZine Sandra Kasturi, ChiZine Jonathan Oliver, Solaris , Abaddon Liz Gorinsky, Tor Eric Raab, Tor Kathari…
R.J. Cavender, Editor and Consultant
R.J. Cavender knows what it’s like on both sides of the publishing fence– he’s a writer himself, but he’s also an editor for Dark Recesses magazine, The Editorial Department, and the Horror Library anthologies for Cutting Block …
HORROR LEGEND, JACK KETCHUM, NAMED GRAND MASTER OF WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011
HORROR LEGEND, JACK KETCHUM, NAMED GRAND MASTER OF WORLD HORROR CONVENTION 2011 Fans name “The scariest guy in America” as convention Grand Master. Austin – January 17: The registered members of the World Horror Convention 2011 have voted and nam…
An Agent’s View of the Pitch Session Process
Recently, we asked Robert Fleck if he’d be willing to write a guest post for the pitch blog, and share a bit of knowledge about pitching and publishing. Bob Fleck is a much-loved literary agent in the horror genre. He’s been in the publishing indus…
Brian Keene seminar SOLD OUT!
We are delighted to announce that all spots for Brian Keene’s seminar are now reserved. We knew it was going to be popular, but hadn’t anticipated just HOW popular! If you would like to be added to the waiting list in case a spot opens up p…
Brian Keene’s World Horror Writing Seminars
The World Horror Convention is proud to bring its members a variety of seminars. As we grow closer to the convention date, we will be unveiling more seminars for those interested in forming their own small press or pitching to agents and editors. Check…
2011 World Horror Convention Grand Master Award
We have two updates today to send your way! First of all, we are now accepting orders for ad space in the convention souvenir book. See details below: SOUVEINR BOOK ADVERTISING SPACE NOW AVAILABLE Advertising space is now available for our souvenir boo…
Progress Report No. 3
We are only six months out from the 2011 World Horror Convention in Austin, Texas! Things are really starting to come together and we are all very excited! Below is a link to download a PDF of the latest progress report. Please continue to spread the w…
2011 World Horror Convention Dealers’ Room Sold Out!
We received fantastic news this morning! The WHC 2011 Dealer’s Room has now reached capacity! We thank all of the outstanding vendors who have reserved their tables for the convention. Below is a list of the awesome publishers and retailers alrea…