LTUE 2026 Pitch Sessions

Online Registration for pitch sessions is now closed. You can still register for pitch sessions in person during the conference at the registration desk.

In person sign-ups cut off at 4 PM the day before each session. If you have questions reach out to Jenna at pitch@ltue.net.

Pitch your book to an editor or publisher at LTUE!

See the registration page to sign up.
Pitch sessions will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the Provo Marriott Boardroom, Juniper, Oak and Canyon Conference rooms.
Pitches Sessions are available only for registered LTUE attendees.
An additional fee may be required depending on who you pitch with.

What is a Pitch

A pitch session is a 10-minute opportunity for you to meet one-on-one with a respected book agent or publisher to seek professional representation or publication for your book. You will need to have purchased a LTUE membership for the day of your pitch in order to register. This is waived for presenters and panelists. Slots are limited and fill up quickly so we recommend signing up as soon as possible!

Where in my process should I pitch?

If you want to pitch a book to be picked up by an editor or agent, the standard expectation is that you will have it as completed and refined as you are able before pitching. That being said, if you are very close to fully refined, it can usually be okay to pitch. You’d just want to let them know up front how far along you are and when you expect to have a fully refined manuscript. They will not want to read it until that point. Likewise, you can also use pitch session time to simply practice a pitch or get input on the book. Again, you just need to let them know at the start what kind of interaction you’re looking for and where you are at.

Agents and publishers are friendly, and eager to get as excited about your story as you are!

How do I prepare for a pitch?

There are many resources out there with great guidance on how to prepare for a pitch session at a conference. One such example can be found by Jane Friedman. You can find other examples with an internet search. The main key is to prepare and act professionally, but also expect a friendly and supportive conversation.

If you have questions about pitch session coordination, please reach out to Jenna at pitch@ltue.net.

Pitch Session Registration

LTUE 2026 Pitch Session Information

Thursday Pitch Sessions

Ten Minute Pitch Sessions starting at 4 pm and ending at 7 pm.

Juniper and Elm Conference Rooms

Go to the Eventzilla Registration page and find the pitch session time you want. Slots are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

Friday Pitch Sessions

Ten Minute Pitch Sessions starting at noon and ending at 3 pm.

Juniper and Oak Conference Rooms

Go to the Eventzilla Registration page and find the pitch session time you want. Slots are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

Saturday Pitch Sessions

Ten Minute Pitch Sessions starting at 8 am and ending at 2 pm.

Boardroom, and Juniper and Canyon Conference Rooms

Go to the Eventzilla Registration page and find the pitch session time you want. Slots are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

List of Editors

And Press or Publishing company associations for pitch sessions.

Staci Olsen

Staci will be accepting pitches on Thursday.

Staci Olsen has been with Immortal Works for six years, serving as Production Manager and Acquisitions Editor. She has two of her own novels published, so she is very familiar with the angst of being in the submission trenches. She reads everything from manga to westerns, but fantasy will always be her favorite. Fantasy is also the hardest to impress her with. She is looking for all fiction genres from middle grade through adult.

Michelle Witte

Michelle will be accepting pitches on Thursday.

Michelle is literary agent with Mansion Street Literary Management specializing in children’s fiction and nonfiction. As an agent, her tastes vary widely, and she represents authors across the spectrum of children’s literature, from illustrated board and picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction. Michelle is always on the lookout for fascinating stories that are well told, especially those with a distinctive voice. She considers herself an international vagabond and travels the world whenever given the chance, but makes Utah her home.

Alan Smith

Alan will be accepting pitches on Thursday.

Allan is the Director of Sales and Marketing Roan & Weatherford Publishing. At LTUE, he’ll be looking for Young Adult pitches only in the following categories: Speculative fiction: Paranormal, If it creeps or passes through walls; Historic fiction and real events, lesser known history or an interesting spin; Blended Westerns, think zombies, paranormal, romance, contemporary; Anything YA, fantasy, contemporary, romance; Adult Fantasy and Horror.

Katie Ferriello

Katie will be accepting pitches on Friday.

Katie Ferriello is the newest literary agent to join the Mansion Street Literary Management team. Her focus is on romance/romantasy (adult and new adult) as well as children’s fiction (picture books through young adult). She particularly loves fantastical worldbuilding, emotive characters, and strong voices. Having worked as both an English teacher and a realtor, Katie is excited to use her editorial and contract negotiation skills to support authors throughout their careers.

Lindsay Flanagan

Linsay will be accepting pitches on Friday.

Lindsay is the co-publisher of Radiance and Mad Cat books at Roan & Weatherford Publishing. At LTUE, she’ll be looking for Young Adult pitches only in the following categories: Speculative fiction: fantasy (all kinds), sci-fi, paranormal; Historical (real and alternate); Horror (especially the Gothic); Romance and romantasy, love triangles of any type—especially told from a unique pov (the one that doesn’t get the girl/guy); Unconventional Westerns that blend in horror, fantasy, or other speculative elements; The villain’s story (think Heartless by Marissa Meyer).

Alexander Rob

Alexander will be accepting pitches on Friday.

Alexander Rob is the Editor in Chief at Immortal Works, and has been in the publishing world of eight years. He loves all fiction of any kind and is open to all genres, but he has a particular love for Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Romance, and Historical Fiction, as long as its clean

Sabine Berlin

Sabine will be accepting pitches on Saturday.

Sabine is the co-publisher of Radiance and Mad Cat books at Roan & Weatherford Publishing. At LTUE, she’ll be looking for Young Adult pitches only in the following categories: Speculative fiction: fantasy (all kinds), sci-fi, paranormal; Historical (real and alternate); Horror (especially the Gothic); Romance and romantasy, love triangles of any type—especially told from a unique pov (the one that doesn’t get the girl/guy); Unconventional Westerns that blend in horror, fantasy, or other speculative elements; The villain’s story (think Heartless by Marissa Meyer).

Amy Michelle Staker

Amy will be accepting pitches on Saturday.

Amy Michelle Staker is a publisher at Monster Ivy Publishing, a house that specializes in “edgy, clean” fiction. Give us your fiction with a dark or hard-hitting bite but at a PG-13 or less rating. She is also on the hunt for stories for Wondrous Inc., a new imprint of Monster Ivy specializing in “wondrous, magical” stories, stories that lift the soul and bring joy. She is on the lookout for a good vampire book, a dark thriller, a cozy fantasy – and anything else that fits the criteria.

Janay Thornton

Janay is accepting pitches on Thursday and Friday

Janay is the Executive Editor of Dragonbrae books at Roan & Weatherford Publishing. At LTUE she’ll be looking for pitches only in the following categories: Speculative fiction, Fantasy and Romantasy, Cyberpunk, Genre blends (sci-fi/horror, fantasy/literary fiction), and Magical Realism.

Additional information may be added to this page in the coming weeks before LTUE 2026.