# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: American Idol for books (only kinder and gentler). 

Writers will be selected at random to pitch their book. Each writer gets one minute—and only one minute! 

Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, co-founders of The Book Doctors, a company dedicated to helping authors get their books published, help you improve your pitch, not tell you how bad it is. Judges critique everything from idea to style to potential in the marketplace and much, much more. Authors come away with concrete advice as well as a greater understanding of the ins and outs of the publishing industry. Whether potential authors pitch themselves, or simply listen to trained professionals critique each presentation, Pitchapalooza is educational and entertaining for one and all. 

At the end of Pitchapalooza, the judges will pick a winner. The winner receives an introduction to an agent or publisher appropriate for his/her book.

Sign up for pitching is at the event. Doors open 6:00pm. Arrive before 6:30pm to add your name to the list to pitch.

Venue: Mills Auditorium, Former United Way Building, 60 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair 07042. 

FREE, RSVP here bit.ly/MLF-Pitch.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/montclair/pitchapalooza-with-the-book-doctors/200029927700338
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Montclair
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 60 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2632, United States
- **lat**: 40.8113
- **long**: -74.21891
- **full address**: 60 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2632, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors being held?
  - **A:** PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 60 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042-2632, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors?
  - **A:** PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors is organized by Montclair Literary Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Montclair, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If PITCHAPALOOZA! with The Book Doctors sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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