Pitch Session | CWBC
Title: Searching for Sara
Genre: Historical Romance
Elevator Pitch:
The ‘elevator pitch’ is a short blurb intended to catch an agent or editor’s attention and invite a submission. Elevator pitches for writers range from 15-25 words, although this number changes depending upon who you speak with.“Sara arrives in America full of hope. But when reporters insinuate an affair with her benefactor, Sara must choose between love or the safety of retreat.”
The Pitch:
The ‘pitch’ is a short synopsis of your book. My pitches usually become the back cover text or the copy I list on my website’s bookshelf page. They give prospective readers a concise idea of the novel. Pitches should not be much longer than a paragraph or two. Again, this opinion changes depending on who you ask.
“Sara arrives in America clasping hopes in a fistful of letters promising a life beyond servitude. (<- edited) But more waits for her than a staff position. Her benefactor is handsome widower Christopher Lake. Though devastated by his wife’s death, he is dedicated to her final request: to provide Sara a brighter future.
Their mutual love of artistry nourishes a strong friendship and encourages Sara beyond her timidity. But when a local reporter insinuates an affair, Sara is stricken by the fear of her growing devotion. Can a servant girl bless such a noble man with happiness? Or will Christopher allow his grief to devour his soul?”
Comments? Suggestions?
I am a writer. I adore the spinning of the unwritten tale – that lesson waiting to be divulged to others. Each day a new story beckons. One last happy ending. My characters have a life outside of my own, and I always learn from their destiny.
~ Nona ~
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." ~II Corinthians 5:17
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