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Koko Wolfe posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Writing a memoir and wondering which opening line […]

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:12:42 -0600

Writing a memoir and wondering which opening line transports you and makes you want to read more?

1) My first memory is of a place made of light.

2) There is a memory I stuffed away. Something I never told anyone. A vivid recollection I didn’t revisit until I had to.

3) All three of them were dead. I walked the grey shore of Miramar Beach, every…

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Philip Janowski started the discussion "Tweet Summary" for Epic Fantasy in the forum Pitch Crits

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:40:58 -0700

"Tweet Summary" for Epic Fantasy

I was recently challenged by another writer to compose a “tweet summary” of the book I am working on. The tweet summary was defined as a summary or pitch of 120 characters or less for a story. Sort-of an elevator pitch. I am struggling on how to do this with an epic fantasy book with six main point-of-view characters, considerable background,…

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Oli Veyn posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Anyone joining the PitMad event on Twitter tommorow? I […]

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:58:50 -0700

Anyone joining the PitMad event on Twitter tommorow? I could use some help crafting the pitches I am going to use:

ELIZABETH BENNET IN MORTAL INSTRUMENTS
When a chubby bookworm gets kidnapped by a secret order, she’s plunged into supernatural worlds she never knew excisted. Will she learn how to fight in time? Or will she become live prey?
#PitMad…

Rene Vecka posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: See blow for a draft of my pitch. Please help me improve […]

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:13:58 -0700

See blow for a draft of my pitch. Please help me improve it. Thanks in advance.

Pitch 2: The Mid Dreki Realm: Book One—A Kobolt’s Tale

The Mid Dreki Realm is a post-Ragnarök mash up of seven of the Nine Worlds that make up the Norse Mythos. Drekis and drakes have disappeared, magic is in decline. A second Ragnarök is coming. Vidarr Allefar, a…

Rene Vecka posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Is this a group where I can post my synopsis for your […]

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:08:14 -0700

Is this a group where I can post my synopsis for your great minds to tear apart?

Rene

Benjamin Winterton posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: I'm working on the back cover copy for my new book. […]

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:11:02 -0700

I’m working on the back cover copy for my new book. Some quick thoughts would be appreciated.

“Dad’s in trouble. They’re going to kill him. Please help us.”

Jirou Hayashi wants nothing more than to live his quiet life, working at the bookstore and helping people with his unique ability. People call him Window because of what they hear when they…

Lazarus Black posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Something new: SACRED WAVES is an Urban Fantasy […]

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:13:59 -0700

Something new: SACRED WAVES is an Urban Fantasy Romance short/novella.

“In the near future, Pearl must save a mysterious man’s life using only her wits and social media… or die trying.”

“It’s New York. It’s the Future. And Pearl’s prowess in social media is the only thing standing between her client and international assassins.”

Datta Groover started the discussion Query letter Making Right, Take 2 in the forum Pitch Crits

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:45:00 -0600

Query letter Making Right, Take 2

Appreciate the great feedback I got from this forum with my first attempt. Here is my updated version (that I hope to send out today). This is to an agent my editor has referred me to and knows personally. I would obviously take out the reference to my editor for other agents.

Thanks for taking…

Catherine Barrett replied to the discussion Query letter: Ashes Of War in the forum Pitch Crits

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:47:45 -0600

Reply to Query letter: Ashes Of War

I am no expert on pitches. So take this with a grain of salt, but I feel like the twists are a little out of order, and I’d try this sequence out: Everyone knew that the rock monsters were invincible… until Yui killed one…. and now the enemy wants her dead before she can spread the secret that would end the Eternal War

Lazarus Black posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Blurb For Review. Novel Title: "The Bell of the […]

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:56:56 -0600

Blurb For Review.
Novel Title: “The Bell of the True Dragon”
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Atlanta, Georgia is under the impression that the supernatural doesn’t exist or is at least under control.

May Ling is a professional liar…a mistress of masks who knows better than anyone what lies beneath the surface of a smiling face. So when the Truth unfurls, a real dragon rears…

Datta Groover posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Dear fellow authors, I'm planning to send this out […]

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:06:48 -0600

Dear fellow authors, I’m planning to send this out next week, and would love your input. Obviously, I wouldn’t use the specific referral for everyone I didn’t have a referral for:

Dear Ms. ****,

My editor, **** ***** (formerly with Penguin Books), suggested I query you about Making Right, a 97,000 word Southern mainstream novel with strong…

Lazarus Black posted an update in the group Pitch Crits: Hi! Working on the elevator pitch for my first novel. […]

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:37:05 -0600

Hi! Working on the elevator pitch for my first novel. Under 25 words. Which of these is more impactful? Thanks.
Novel Title: “The Bell of the True Dragon” by Lazarus Black

A. “May Ling’s life is hard and strange. When she inherits a 70-ton Temple Bell, she learns supernatural powers cause more problems than they solve.”

B. “May Ling lies for a…