How to Write a Pitch for Your Novel

When it comes to writing a pitch...sometimes it can make writing the novel look like the easy part. Condensing your entire novel into a catchy paragraph, or even single sentence, is no easy task, but with practice, writing the pitch doesn't have to be as difficult as it seems. Having a solid pitch is key for conveying your book's concept and craft to agents and editors, and is an art in and of itself. Let's talk about a few simple steps for writing an effect pitch for your novel! LEARN MORE: How to Write a Logline:    • How to Write a Logline (don't skip this im...   Summary vs Synopsis:    • Plot Summary vs Plot Synopsis | What's The...   FIND REEDSY HERE: https://blog.reedsy.com?utm_source=yo... Facebook:   / wearereedsy   Twitter:   / reedsyhq   Instagram:   / reedsy_hq   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Know what the pitch is for 1:43 - Start from a logline 2:20 - Establish the protagonist and their struggle 3:23 - Identify the inciting incident 4:14 - Set up the conflict and stakes 5:07 - Hint at the themes 5:57 - Know what to leave out RESOURCES: Book Editor: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book Reedsy Discovery [indie book reviews]: https://reedsy.com/discovery Webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/ Bestseller Podcast: https://blog.reedsy.com/podcast/ Prompts & Writing Contest: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writ... Plot Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/ Character Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-nam... Pen Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/pen-name-gene... Book Title Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-title-ge... Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exerc... Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-conte... Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-maga... ePub to MOBI Converter: https://blog.reedsy.com/epub-to-mobi-... Reedsy Learning [free courses]: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/