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Dominateyour 4-minuteAuthor Pitch
Founder, Quill Shift Literary Agency
Ayanna Coleman
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4 minutesfly...
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...and sometimesyou're nervous
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But messing it up could
mean:
The best YOU is not showcased
No one requests your work becausethey don't "get it"
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Remember!
You're selling yourself as much as your work
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How does one
succeed?
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How to prepare
How to perform
How to respond
By understanding:
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PREPARATION
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Do your
research on
the agents
and editors
in
attendance
before you
pitch.
Match
your
work
with
those
who
would
want it.
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PERFORMANCE
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Smile
Shake hands
Set materials out of way
Make eye contact
Take a deep breath
Smile again and begin
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Pitch Checklist
Your name Describe the setting
Explain the conflict
Close with why readers willfall into your story
Tell what books yourwork is similar to/why
Introduce the maincharacters
Title of your work
Genre your work fits into
Word count of your work
Why you want to pitchthat agent or editor
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RESPONSE
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NOT THIS
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Response Options
Thank the agent/editor
Respectfully ask if there isany room for improvementin your pitch or story
Ask if it should be anattachment or within e-mail
Shake hands and leave
Shake hands and leave
Ask what length you shouldsend for their review (full, 1st25 pgs, etc.)
Interest No InterestThank the agent/editor