The Daunting Agent Face to Face Pitch

    Hi Fellow Writers!
    All week I've been reading, watching how-to videos and sweating over my pitch for an upcoming workshop and Agent Pitch session.  As difficult as we all may think this is, it is well worth the effort when an Agent hands you a business card and says the words, "I want to know more."

    I'd like to share with you the main points you must get across in those precious moments you have with the agent.

    *Dress comfortably yet professional. (Business casual)
    *Smile and relax. The Agents DO want to hear your story.
    *Don't talk too much. Give the agent a chance to ask questions.
    *Be prepared to answer those questions.
         Sample questions from Agents:
             Who is your audience?
             What is your platform?
             Why you? Why now?
             Why would YOU buy your book?
    *If you have ten minutes and you pitch in three, don't leave.
      Ask questions.
    *Do not use vague terms. Be specific.
    *Do cover setting, protagonist and problem.
    *Make sure you have a good hook.
    *Practice in front of a mirror. Practice to an audience.

There is so much information on the Internet. Take advantage of that and read up.

Remember to always keep smiling and submitting!