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Elevator and/or ten minute pitch
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gabriella
 23 Jan 2010, 13:49 #80663 Reply To Post
I had a woman the other day ask me, "If I were a publisher, why should I buy your book and sell it?"

My mind went blank. I couldn't think. Because it's fantastic? Because I think it will have broad appeal?

What do you say in a 10-minute pitch? What are the power words to get a publisher to sit up and take notice?
Are there books on the subject?

Jen

"Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled." William Blake

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paula8888
 23 Jan 2010, 14:11 #80665 Reply To Post
Try this

From Pitch to Publication

Carole
 23 Jan 2010, 22:25 #80691 Reply To Post
'Because I need the money?'

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mlloyd
 24 Jan 2010, 00:24 #80695 Reply To Post
Paula - that pitch to publication book - what are its strengths?
gabriella
 24 Jan 2010, 02:17 #80699 Reply To Post
Quote: Carole, Saturday, 23 Jan 2010 22:25
'Because I need the money?'



LOL!!! Somehow I don't think that will get me very far.
Jen

"Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled." William Blake

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Nestat
 24 Jan 2010, 14:25 #80708 Reply To Post
Quote: gabriella, Saturday, 23 Jan 2010 13:49
"If I were a publisher, why should I buy your book and sell it?"


I don't have any experience in this, but I imagine a publisher would really want to know about the content of your book so they can think about target audience and how to sell it. It's a good idea to know about your market and why your book appeals, but ultimately the publisher will probably want to know why a reader will pick up your book and what will make them want to keep reading.

I'm reminded of this quote from Blackadder about his own novel:

"'Edmund, a Butler's Tale' - a giant rollercoaster of a novel in four hundred sizzling chapters. A searing indictment of domestic servitude in the 18th century with some hot gypsies thrown in."
Writing for yourself is writing for others: "My book could very well end up being reconstituted as a trestle table in a home for battered women." - Alan Partridge
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