Freaking out about pitching your novel or nonfiction proposal at the 2023 Washington Writers Conference? Relax! During Friday evening’s “How to Pitch an Agent” panel, moderated by conference chair Laura Hazan, literary agents Jennifer Chen Tran, Sam Hiyate, Katharine Sands, and Max Sinsheimer — all of whom will be taking pitches on Saturday — will share pro tips on calming down, stepping up, and delivering an irresistible pitch that’s, well, pitch perfect!

The 2023 Washington Writers Conference takes place May 12-13 in Rockville, MD. Time’s running out, so REGISTER NOW!