A candid conversation on TV & film animation between two professionals who come from that imaginative world. Pipeline Exec Roni Brown will host a one-on-one discussion with Emmy Award Winner, Joshua Pruett. Topics will include everything you did not know about animation. Tuesday, August 30, 20224-6 p.m. PT | 7-9 p.m. ET Registration: FREE *NOTE: If […]

Learn how to avoid the telltale oversights that secretly undermine self-published books’ potential for success from the get-go.

The query letter and synopsis aren’t the easy part, but what do you do when you finally get that request? Don't panic. We got you. Acquisitions Editor Chantelle Aimée Osman (Agora Books, Polis Books) will walk you through the steps needed to become submission-ready. From polishing your manuscript after you get that highly-anticipated “yes,” all […]

Whether you’re an author with a book to promote, or a writer seeking exposure as you navigate your journey, you may regard TikTok as a looming Gen Z storm cloud you can’t out-run. Luckily, it isn’t as dire as all that.  Join Romi Moondi as she shares her uncomfortable but ultimately useful experience with TikTok, […]

Nothing compares to the opportunity of doing a face-to-face pitch of your manuscript to a literary agent at a writing conference. While most writers are terrified of the pitching process, it's often the best experience an author can have in understanding not only how the publishing industry works but also the critical dynamics of the […]

Ever wonder what it's like to work with an editor at a traditional publishing company? Unsure what questions to ask to get a sense of who an editor is and how you might interact with them? Despite how much it can shape the trajectory of a book, there doesn't seem to be much information out […]

Nonfiction is a massive, murky category in the publishing world. How do memoirs fit in? Or lifestyle and cookbooks? On top of navigating those waters, it can also be hard to know what's needed to write an irresistible nonfiction book proposal. What information do you need, and where do you start? Literary agent Dani Segelbaum […]

Your First Draft is Done ... Now What? from Pipeline Artists - Symposium on Vimeo. Congratulations! The first draft of your manuscript is finally done. A sense of self-satisfaction along with a well-deserved day of cloud floating should be the only thing on your to-do list as you proudly stare at that completed work for […]

The Importance of Branding for Creatives from Pipeline Artists - Symposium on Vimeo. Branding—what is it, exactly? Branding is more than crafting a logo. It's the unique way a creative presents themselves to the industry and, ultimately, sells their craft. Getting a handle on finding your own distinct definition as a creator comes with a […]

Rogue Books: Why Your Book May Be Missing the Mark with Agents and Editors from Pipeline Artists - Symposium on Vimeo. Have a great book but it’s not being picked up by editors or agents? Author and lit agent Stacey Graham from 3 Seas Literary Agency shares tips on where your book may have gone […]