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– One pitch sessions is Pbpitch twitter party.
– A pitch is s similar to an elevator pitch
– What would make someone want to read this book and invest in it?
– Needs to be outside of
– Make it short snappy and make it sizzle. Convey what the book is about.
– If you have a fun Picture Book pitch it in a funny way. Have tone match the book
– Different ways work differently.
– It’s a bedtime story for 3-5 is not unique.
– What is unique and special in your book?
– Is pitch party may be looking for a certain type of book or others may do a mix.
– Pitmad: have to give age and general
– Some may compare to other books. There are tabs to condense such as HF for historical fiction.
– What to leave out of pitch such as setting unless it’s relevant. Don’t need the age of the character. If rhyme than say it.
– How to define a unique trait in your book. If you can’t condense your story into 2-3 sentences you may have a probe with the fundamentals.
– Time frame to contact agents > sent your best work. One week to two months is ok. Take a pause look it over again. Don’t jump in a response prematurely.
– Your book is your best impression of you.
– Q: do you include the title> include it if it helps the pitch.
– Q: nonfiction> can be pitched in fiction pitches.
– Q: concern of people stealing ideas. If you’re worried don’t pitch. Keep your pitch up as an agent may come back late and like books after the pitch session. Each author addresses a similar theme differently.
– Q; how to find pitch sessions? Google pitch parties.
– wwwpbpitch.com is the presenters’ party. On the website can find tips and at an of the next pitch sessions.
– #MSwL > for manuscripts wish party
– Q: hours: have to pitch in a certain time frame. The time range may be 8 am to 8 pm EST time. You can schedule a pitch in advance. If you have too many characters it won’t tweet. If no response, then can it. Pitch later with a modified improved twitch. You’re limited to two pitches per session per product.
– Q: more than one response: send it to all those who ask. If an agent does not give contact info then go to their website. If you think your book will appeal to that agent then query the agent.
– Authors are not allowed to like a pitch. This is reserved only for agents and editors.
– Q: length: 220 characters or two to three sentences. Put the heart of your story into that tweet.
– Q: schedule tweets. Use a program called Tweet deck platform. Good, will tell you how to schedule.
– Q: How can you tell if a like is from a legit editor/agent? Ask the host if they know of the agent or research online.
– Q: if you have multiple manuscripts you can to a pitch for each only twice or refer to pitch rules.
– pdpitch: see what pitches were liked.
– pitchwars.org is a mentoring program
– dvpit.com biannual marginalized artist
– kidlit411:
– Feature on Wednesday on Suzanna Leonard hills blog and look for her pitch series. Happens on Wed.
– If agents like illo/author, they like them because they don’t have to share the commission.
– Oct 27> next pitch maybe
– Pitch parties are usually for unagented manuscripts. But published authors will make an arrangement with their agent to pitch to extra editors.
– Artist pitches: don’t illustrate all pictures as the story may change. Just present one or two completed pieces. Artists, make sure you have an online portfolio on the website.
– An additional idea, See what pitches are liked in a current session and see if your pitch can be modified to fit that tone or concept –mg