In virtual roundtables limited to only 10 people, each writer will have 5 minutes to practice their pitch with an exec that specializes in the genre(s) you write in . The pitch should be 2-3 minutes, leaving time for the exec to provide verbal feedback.
The host of each Roundtable will select one writer to advance to the Pitch Finale.
Keep it short and tight. 20 mins tops!
If you use AI don't depend on it or use it as-is without editing for voice.
Novels, novellas and other IP for publishing consideration or adaptation.
Politics, Crime/True Crime, work that has already gone out to market at any time in the past.
Toy Monique Hawkins is a television producer and Founder of Green Goddess Productions, a purpose-driven creative content company that develops and produces inspirational content across television, film, literature, and live events. Toy Monique’s creative passion centers on themes of faith, spirituality, family, relationships and personal growth—designed to uplift, heal, and empower audiences of all ages.
With a strong background as a television executive, Toy Monique has sold and developed scripted content in her dual role as Vice President of BET Studios and Vice President of BET Networks. Select recent credits include KINGDOM BUSINESS, THE MS. PAT SHOW, and HAUS OF VICIOUS.
In 2025, the proud Chicago native produced LIL KEV, an adult animated series inspired by Kevin Hart’s childhood, in collaboration with HartBeat and the Oscar-winning ShadowMachine. Her producing portfolio also includes BIGGER and THAT GIRL LAY LAY for Nickelodeon, which she proudly produced with Will Packer Media.
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