“Pitch Exercise #2 Romance – Would You Accept or Reject These Pitches?” by Joan Y. Edwards
Is this a pitch that you don’t like?
Reject it and tell the reasons why. There are 7 possibilities listed. Check the appropriate answers.
Is this a pitch that sells you on the manuscript?
Accept it by asking for 3 chapters and a summary.
If it’s an already published book or movie, choose that option and make note of the title of the book.
Here are the statements that accompany each pitch:
| Pitch |
| 1. Reject it. |
| 2. This pitch is missing main character. |
| 3. This pitch doesn’t tell what main character wants or needs. |
| 4. This pitch doesn’t tell why main character can’t get what he wants or needs. |
| 5. This pitch is missing emotional hook. |
| 6. This pitch is missing conflict. |
| 7. This pitch is missing change in character. |
| 8. This pitch is missing universal theme. |
| 9. Accept it. Ask for first 3 chapters and a summary. Why? (Put answer in box below) |
| 10. This is a pitch from an already published book or movie. (Put title in box below) |
1. How could I improve the exercise?
2. What did you learn from doing this exercise?
3. Did Pitch Exercise #2 Romance help you discover a better way to write your pitch? How?
Please tell me your three favorite children’s books: picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels, and/or young adult novels. In January I’ll do an exercise on pitches for Children’s books.
In January or February, I’ll do a chat or webinar. I’ll announce the dates later.
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