Take This Story and Sell It

Christine Witthon is a literary agent. In fact, she was recently named one of the top 30 literary agents in the United States.

And why is this information important to those on the Vineyard?

Well, turn down any dirt road, knock on any weather-beaten, cedar-shingled home and odds are you’ll find a writer moving words about the page and hoping for a big break.

Tonight, May 27, is a scribbler’s lucky evening.

Ms. Witthon is giving a talk about the publishing industry from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore in Vineyard Haven. Many of her writers will also be in attendance, telling their tales of the journey to publication. And, wait for it, anyone purchasing one or more books, those of any flavor, not just those in Ms. Witthon’s stable, will be granted a 10-minute pitch session with her. The pitch sessions will take place over the weekend at the Cleaveland House in West Tisbury.

How’s that for a feel-good ending?

For more information, call 508-693-2291 or visit bunchofgrapes.com.