tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post3540333530089416859..comments2024-03-27T21:33:51.455-04:00Comments on Group Blog: Time to Pitch ~By Suzy LeopoldSue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-90379695705566642392015-09-29T12:48:09.608-04:002015-09-29T12:48:09.608-04:00Your pitch about Foo Foo is piquing my attention, ...Your pitch about Foo Foo is piquing my attention, Jan. I want to know more about her.Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-19275549837116082242015-09-29T12:47:19.873-04:002015-09-29T12:47:19.873-04:00Hopefully these tips will help you to write your n...Hopefully these tips will help you to write your next pitch, Patty. Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-44131601341551556142015-09-28T17:48:42.175-04:002015-09-28T17:48:42.175-04:00Appreciations for pitching these eyedears to us, d...Appreciations for pitching these eyedears to us, dear Suzy. Here is 1 of my current pitches - Jan's p.b. pitch: Foo Foo is a stowaway on a long ocean voyage. When she is discovered, will this dog have to walk the plank? Or can she figure out a way to make herself part of the crew? (inspired by a historical event..)<br /><br />jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-55240065076934572532015-09-25T15:15:40.685-04:002015-09-25T15:15:40.685-04:00Great steps to work out a pitch, Suzy. I always st...Great steps to work out a pitch, Suzy. I always struggle with them. Thanks!Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-79974256835167480772015-09-24T11:13:48.941-04:002015-09-24T11:13:48.941-04:00Spell check:
ex·pe·ri·ence
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; )Spell check: <br />ex·pe·ri·ence<br />ˌikˈspirēəns/<br />; )Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-27893014723880660982015-09-23T13:46:04.811-04:002015-09-23T13:46:04.811-04:00And I love your use of alliteration, Kathy . . . P...And I love your use of alliteration, Kathy . . . Pitching a pitch out of the park! Thank you for your support.<br />~Your Prairie Garden SunflowerGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-91175437237453519652015-09-23T13:43:07.840-04:002015-09-23T13:43:07.840-04:00Thank you for sharing your expereince of the impor...Thank you for sharing your expereince of the importance of preparing the just right pitch, Darlene, that equaled sucess for you. Since the time frame for a pitch varies from two to five minutes, it is so important for a writer to practice [in front of a mirror, as you suggested] a concise pitch that impresses and hooks the attention of an agent in such a short period of time.<br />~SuzyGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-6909652811163964822015-09-23T13:33:10.380-04:002015-09-23T13:33:10.380-04:00You are correct, Carrie, the SWBST formula is an e...You are correct, Carrie, the SWBST formula is an excellent writer's tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. It definitely is a great format to provide structure for a story even before your manuscript is written. A writer can think about the needs/wants of the mc, the obstacles, a climax and finally a resolution.Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-88782080791162524262015-09-23T13:26:05.680-04:002015-09-23T13:26:05.680-04:00Your comment is appreciated, Stacy. I hope you, to...Your comment is appreciated, Stacy. I hope you, too, are noting some lovely Autumn colors in the beautiful Rocky Mountain State.Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-45166764108303632572015-09-23T13:22:34.458-04:002015-09-23T13:22:34.458-04:00Before every conference someone tells us to practi...Before every conference someone tells us to practice these "pitches" in case an agent or editor asks "What do you write?" Having a short summary handy can really make a difference. It did for me. When asked the question, I had 2 minutes to give a pitch and the agent asked for 30 pages. Then asked for the whole manuscript. Then offered representation. SO...a solid , well=practiced pitch works. And...it's okay to practice out loud in front of a mirror!darlenebeckjacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521888842216795323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-40783606381822753232015-09-23T13:22:01.405-04:002015-09-23T13:22:01.405-04:00You are the one who is always so helpful to me, Ar...You are the one who is always so helpful to me, Ariel. It warms my heart to know that you found the post valuable and like my silly pictures.Garden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-26289110120212648522015-09-23T13:15:34.912-04:002015-09-23T13:15:34.912-04:00Your pitch is catching my attention, Jarm. Thank y...Your pitch is catching my attention, Jarm. Thank you for your support of the GROG Blog.<br />~SuzyGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-58738015282168977252015-09-23T12:52:02.685-04:002015-09-23T12:52:02.685-04:00Great post, Suzy! I've also been using the SWB...Great post, Suzy! I've also been using the SWBST formula for plot connections for a long time... brought it with me from my teaching days right into my writing. It works wonders!Carrie Charley Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596139362790716640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-59973459786650196102015-09-23T12:49:45.810-04:002015-09-23T12:49:45.810-04:00Great pitch Suzy! And, I love the fall picture.
Great pitch Suzy! And, I love the fall picture. <br />Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-47021845086196321562015-09-23T12:44:59.068-04:002015-09-23T12:44:59.068-04:00Great photos and a very helpful post on pitching, ...Great photos and a very helpful post on pitching, Suzy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493134362009886451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-20202041844024985682015-09-23T11:50:39.345-04:002015-09-23T11:50:39.345-04:00Great post, Suzy! Here is one of mine, which was w...Great post, Suzy! Here is one of mine, which was written before all your helpful tips:<br /> "Felines rule. Dogs are ready to revolt. If canines do their dogged best to cooperate can the kingdom be united?"Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-28225740407197014372015-09-23T08:42:45.019-04:002015-09-23T08:42:45.019-04:00Love your ball gear, Prairie Girl. Great tips on p...Love your ball gear, Prairie Girl. Great tips on pitching a pitch out of the park. Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.com