These are notes I swapped with another note taker at life the universe and everything. That way, we get notes from other panels we may not have attended. Panelists: Emily King, Charlie Holmberg, Lisa Mangum, Luke Peterson, Kenna Blaylock

• Research the Agent and the agency they work for before making your pitch to them.
• If you blunder, don’t worry because there are many agents you can pitch to.
• If you do not have a WIP then don’t pitch to the agent, but you can spend time talking with them for the sole purpose of being their friend. It helps when you are ready.
• Remember that you have things in common with agents. Build on that when creating relationships of trust.
• Pitch often! Even if you are not ready to query. But don’t pitch to your dream agent about it since you might not get to pitch that agent a second time.
• If you want to pitch an agent and your WIP is not ready, make it clear up front that you are just wanting some feedback, not representation.

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