(Please note that this is an in-person event. We at Writing Day Workshops plan both online/virtual as well as in-person events. This next CWW is an in-person event happening in Denver on March 21, 2026. See you there.)
PITCH YOUR BOOK TO A LITERARY AGENT:
These one-on-one in-person meetings at the 2026 Colorado Writing Workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book face-to-face with an agent or editor, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitch/concept. If the agent likes your pitch, they’ll request to see part/all of your book — sending you straight past the slush pile. It also gives you an intimate chance to meet with an agent and pick their brain with any questions on your mind. More 2026 agents to be announced as they are confirmed. You can sign up for pitches at any time, or switch pitches at any time, so long as the agent in question still has appointments open.
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Kimberly Peticolas is a literary agent with The Rudy Agency. She has a passion for immersive fiction, and content-rich non-fiction. She also has a soft spot for military history. She earned an MA in Museum Studies. In nonfiction, she seeks: Business, Leadership, Self-Help, Lifestyle, History, Military History, Children’s. In fiction, she seeks: Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Historical, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, YA, Children’s. Learn more about Kimberly here.
Paige Terlip is a literary agent with Starling Literary + Media. Paige represents all categories of children’s books from picture books to young adult, as well as select adult fiction — including thrillers / psychological suspense, fantasy / science fiction, horror, upmarket fiction, romance, and mysteries, and platform-based nonfiction. Regardless of genre, she is seeking inclusive, intersectional voices and gorgeous line-level writing with emotionally compelling narratives. Learn more about Paige here.
Trinica Sampson-Vera is a literary agent with New Leaf Literary & Media who is passionate about championing diverse and historically marginalized voices. Trinica is accepting middle grade to adult fiction. Across age groups, she loves adventurous, character-driven stories with strong hooks and even stronger emotions. Some specific manuscript wishlist items include: speculative fiction (especially horror, cozy-to-high fantasy, and dystopian); romance and romcoms (especially featuring sapphic/queer relationships); and Caribbean (especially Trinidad & Tobago) characters/settings. Learn more about Trinica here.
Sara Megibow [SOLD OUT OF PITCH APPOINTMENTS] is a literary agent and founder of Megibow Literary. Sara is the President and Senior Literary Agent of Megibow Literary Agency. She has worked in publishing since 2006 and represents New York Times bestselling authors including Margaret Rogerson, Roni Loren, Jason M. Hough and Jaleigh Johnson. “I represent authors who write picture books (fiction and nonfiction/ all sub-genres), middle grade (all sub-genres), young adult (all sub-genres), adult romance (all sub-genres) and science fiction/ fantasy/ horror for the adult market.” Learn more about Sara here.
Becky LeJeune is a literary agent with Confluence Literary Agency. Following her time at the Denver Publishing Institute, she spent two years working as the managing editor for a cookbook imprint, and then five years as an acquisitions editor at The History Press before joining BLA in 2014. She is interested in adult and teen general fiction, horror, mystery/thriller, historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, and cookbooks. Learn more about Becky here.
Rachelle Gardner is a literary agent and president of Gardner Literary. She is taking pitches on behalf of her whole agency. “If you’re writing nonfiction, we can’t sell it unless you have a platform.” Nonfiction wishlist: SME’s (subject matter experts) on any topic; interesting historical topics; mind-body-spirit; psychology and self-help; racial issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and all social issues; behind-the-scenes in any profession or walk of life; cultural criticism; faith related; feminism and women’s issues; memoir; hearth & home, gardening, sustainable living; marriage, parenting, family; travel (including memoir, with a strong platform); art/faith topics (art history, intersection of art and faith, creativity, photography); deeper spirituality and prayer; journals, guided journals, gifty devotionals; other gift-type books for occasions such as graduation thoughtful nonfiction on just about any topic — show us what you’ve got! Adult Fiction wishlist (no kidlit please): contemporary women’s fiction; romance and rom-com; suspense or romantic suspense; historical or historical romance; Southern fiction; thrillers, esp psychological or medical. Learn more about Rachelle here.
Angie Hodapp is a literary scout for Nelson Literary. At the 2026 event, Angie is taking pitches on behalf of Nelson Literary agents Kristin Nelson and Joanna MacKenzie. The agency is seeking: action/adventure, chick lit, commercial, contemporary, crime/detective/police, family saga, fantasy, historical, horror, LGBTQ+, literary fiction, magical realism, multicultural, mystery, new adult, romance, science fiction, suspense, thriller, upmarket, women’s fiction, and young adult contemporary and fantasy. Learn more about Angie here.
Chelsey Emmelhainz is a literary agent with Copps Literary Services. Chelsey is building a highly selective list, focused mainly on adult fiction and nonfiction. Regardless of genre, she is always looking for authentic storytelling and to elevate diverse voices. At the 2026 event, Chelsey is not open to book pitches. However, she is happy to take meetings with attendees who want their pitch reviewed, a quick query letter critique, or AMA (“ask me anything”) questions answered. Learn more about Chelsey here.
Haley Moe is a literary agent at The Rudy Agency. She is drawn to stories with flawed and complex characters, plots that challenge traditional tropes, and worlds carved of original imagination. In fiction, she is seeking: fantasy, adult fantasy, science fiction, new takes on mythology, adventure, children’s, young adult, and new adult. She also welcomes nonfiction projects that bring fresh perspectives and engaging education. For nonfiction, she is seeking projects in science, health, business, leadership, and children’s topics. Learn more about Haley here.
Helen Masvikeni is a literary agent with Megibow Literary. “I represent authors who write adult thriller, adult mystery, adult crime, adult non-fiction and memoir, anything ‘folklore’, picture books (fiction and nonfiction/ all sub-genres), and adult romance (all sub-genres).” As a literary agent, she is focused on combining her own experience as an artist with the business side of publishing to support authors from creation through publication and beyond. Learn more about Helen here.
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ADDED ONLINE PITCHING: To ensure that writers have a robust and diverse lineup of agents & editors to pitch, 2026 Colorado Writing Workshop attendees will have the ability to also pitch literary agents at a specific Writing Day Workshops *online* event that follows the 2026 CWW on our calendar.
That event is the 2026 (Online) California Writing Workshop, June 12-13, 2026, which will have 30-40 agents taking one-on-one Zoom virtual pitches.
This means that 2026 Colorado attendees can have access to pitching all those online California agents — pitches still at $29 each — without being a formal registrant for the online June 2026 CALWW. (That said, if you want to formally register for the June 12-13 California Writing Workshop and have access to all classes and panels, let us know, as there is a discount for confirmed Colorado attendees.)
If you are interested in this added pitching opportunity, the first step is to get formally registered for Colorado. Following the conference on March 21, 2026, we will be in touch with all Colorado attendees and ask them if they want to partake in pitching online agents at the 2026 California event (June 12-13). At that time, you can communicate your pitch requests and purchase meeting time.
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More 2026 agents to be announced as they are confirmed. You can sign up for pitches at any time, or switch pitches at any time, so long as the agent in question still has appointments open.
These one-on-one meetings are an amazing chance to pitch your book face-to-face with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitch/concept. If the agent likes your pitch, they’ll request to see part/all of your book — sending you straight past the slush pile. It also gives you an intimate chance to meet with an agent and pick their brain with any questions on your mind.
(Please note that Agent/Editor Pitching is an add-on, separate aspect of the day, for only those who sign up. Spaces are limited for these premium meetings.)