Register to Participate as an Agent or Editor
Agents and editors can participate in RAMP Pitch Week by responding to the emailed invitation or email a request to ramp@rwa.org no later than Friday, September 1, 2023.
Register for RAMP Pitch Week .
Guidelines for Agents and Editors
Eligibility
Agents must meet the qualifications to be considered "RWA-Eligible " at the time of the showcase.
Editors must work for a publishing company or imprint that meets the qualifications to be considered a "Qualifying Market " at the time of the showcase.
Process
During the week of October 2 - October 6, mentees post their 50-word pitch and contact information to an RWA sponsored forum. On October 9, participating agents and editors will receive an email invitation to join the forum. Agents and editors will have access to the forum from October 9 to November 3 to review the posted pitches. If interested, use the mentee’s contact information to request for more materials. Simple!
FAQs
How do I know if I meet the qualifications to be "RWA-Eligible" or part of a "Qualifying Market"?
Email or call (832-717-5200 ext. 123) Leslie Scantlebury for more information on this designation.
Do I have to attend the RWA Annual Conference to participate in RAMP?
No, attendance at the conference is not a requirement. Please note, if you attend and participate in the in-person pitch sessions with conference attendees, your conference registration fee is waived and you are guaranteed a room at the conference hotel at the conference discounted rate.
During the Pitch Showcase, how do I request more material from a mentee?
Use the contact information included with the 50-word pitch to request more material from the mentee.
What if I am unable to participate in the RAMP Pitch Showcase?
Please contact RAMP@rwa.org as soon as possible.
Participating Agents and Editors
Important Dates for RAMP 2023
Date TBA: Pen2Paper/RAMP Mixer at the RWA 2023 Annual Conference
September 25: Email invitation sent to join RAMP Pitch forum
October 2 - October 6: RAMP mentees post 50-word pitch on RWA sponsored forum
October 9 - November 3: Agents and Editors review mentees’ 50-word pitches