2025 - ThrillerFest: PitchFest
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Thank you for meeting with us during the 2025 edition of ThrillerFest's PitchFest! We look forward to learning more about your project. Please note that if you did not participate in the 2025 PitchFest, or if we did not request your submission, you need to return to the main submissions menu on our site https://www.akalm.net for further directions regarding how and where to submit your work. Unrequested works received via this portal will not be considered for representation.
About Us
We proudly seek, represent, and manage the tellers and the tales, those who dare, those who share, and those who empower with words and pictures. We are committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and advocating for works that are insightful, educational, and entertaining, crafted with care, transparency, and sincerity. We firmly believe in the transformative power of well-articulated words and regard compelling writing as one of the universe's most influential forces. Above all, words matter.
Reminders for Your Submission:
- Please provide no more than the first fifty (50) pages of your work. If your chapter ends on page 49, and the next doesn't end until page 65, please send those first 49 pages. We'll request more of your manuscript in due time.
- Please include a synopsis ranging from 250 to 500 words in the Synopsis section. Consider incorporating your synopsis/summary into your manuscript if you encounter any difficulties with this section.
Insights for Aspiring Authors:
We advocate for various authors, from newcomers to bestsellers, and their literary ventures. In your query:
- Please provide relevant information regarding your literary achievements, such as nominations, awards, endorsements, and any other distinctions that could resonate with the publishing industry. This information can be included in the Query section, within the body of your query, or below the query/summary and above the first page of your manuscript to create one full document in the manuscript section.
- Please share details if you have ventured into self-publishing. We'll need specifics like rankings, reviews, and sales data. You may also add this information to the Query section or within the main body of your query.
- Please make mention of where you are on your publishing journey. Remind us of your status as a debut, working, or bestselling author. We suggest this informaton find its way into the Query section or within your query.
Guidelines for Proper Submission:
- The formatted manuscript or sample pages should be in 12-point Times New Roman to ensure legibility.
- The manuscript should be double-spaced.
- Please provide your single-spaced synopsis and supplementary materials.
- Please provide several contact options like phone, email, social media profiles, and blog links. Your submission will be rejected if we are unable to reach you.
- It's essential to adhere to our submission guidelines; failure to do so may lead to automatic rejection.
Acceptable Digital Document Formats:
- Documents: .doc, .docx, .rtf
- Images: .jpg, .png
- Presentations: .ppt, .pptx
- Please note that we do not accept PDF format.
We're eager to delve into your work and are grateful for your interest in partnering with us.
Always,
AKA Literary Management