TALK TO A PRO
Get clarity, feedback, and guidance from experienced industry pros.
Sometimes you don’t need a course or a workshop—you just need to talk things through with someone who knows the landscape. These one-on-one sessions give you focused, practical guidance on your work, your direction, or your next steps.
Pitch Focusing with Andrea Colvin
Do you have a bunch of ideas and you’re not sure what to focus on first?
Maybe you’ve been working on your fantasy for years, but you’ve heard publishers want school stories. Should you pivot or keep going?
This session is for creators who feel torn between multiple projects and want help deciding where to put their energy right now.
In this 45-minute Zoom session, you’ll talk through your ideas with Andrea. She’ll help you get a clearer sense of which project to focus on now, which ideas can be set aside for later, and why.
How it works:
After signing up, you’ll get a form where you can share a brief overview of the ideas you’d like to discuss. Andrea will come to your session prepared to dig in. You’ll leave with clarity and a focused direction so you can move forward without second-guessing your next step.
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$250
Andrea Colvin is a literary agent and the president of Andrea Colvin Creative. View Andrea’s bio here.
Pitch Polishing with Andrea Colvin
Do you have a graphic novel pitch you want to start querying with, but you’re not sure it’s exactly what agents and editors are looking for?
Do you want to do everything you can to make your pitch stand out in the slush pile?
This session is for creators who have a graphic novel pitch and want to make sure the edges are smoothed and they are putting their best foot forward when they send to agents and publishers.
This 45-minute Zoom session will cover feedback specific to your pitch. Andrea will also answer any questions you have about connecting with agents and editors.
How it works: Sign up for an open slot and then email your pitch at least one week beforehand. Andrea will show up to your zoom session ready to discuss everything about your pitch. At the end, you’ll have a concrete, step-by-step plan on how to polish up your pitch so it stands out.
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$250
Andrea Colvin is a literary agent and the president of Andrea Colvin Creative. View Andrea’s bio here.
Career Clarity with Janna Morishima
Do you feel like you’re doing a lot of work, but you’re not sure you’re focusing on the right things?
Maybe you’re feeling scattered, or wondering whether you’re focusing on the right things to build toward something sustainable.
This mentoring session is for creators who want clarity about their strengths, where their work fits in today’s publishing landscape, and what to prioritize.
In this 45-minute Zoom session, we’ll discuss:
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your creative patterns
your goals
the market context around your work
the paths available to you
How it works: After signing up, you’ll complete a short questionnaire. Janna will come to your session ready to help you connect the dots. By the end of the call, you’ll have concrete next steps for moving forward with intention.
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$250
Janna Morishima is a literary agent at Janna Co., and the founder of Kids Comics Unite. View Janna’s bio here.