Pitch Review
What: Pitch (1-page) Review
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When: After writer has crafted a pitch to a gatekeeper:
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Magazine editor
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Podcast host
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Media outlet
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Event organizer
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Literary agent
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Book publisher
Who: Nonfiction writers who are seeking to share their message with audiencesr
Why: To ensure that your pitch is a short, sharp, irresistible pitch that delivers clarity, credibility, and a hook—fast.
Every line of your pitch should earn its keep: Does this make them want to read more?
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When you’re the author of the pitch, you may be too close to answer that question. (#WhyWeLoveEditors)
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So I review your pitch—up to 500 words, but hoping you’ll land it at 250-400 if you can!—and let you know what is strong and what can be improved, offering practical strategies to execute suggested changes.​​​
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You'll receive:
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1. Notes
You'll receive a brief document of notes to give you an overview of what I’m noticing in the pitch.
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2. Pitch With Edits
The working pitch you receive back will include suggestions, at specific points, to strengthen the pitch, both as tracked changes and offering suggestions as margin notes.
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3. Two Passes!
For this service only, I offer two separate passes. What that means is that when you review my feedback, and implement changes, I’ll review it a second time to make sure that your pitch is doing its job. (Each of us has 7 days to make the changes and return the pitch to the other.)​
The writer who will benefit from this service is preparing a book proposal to submit to a literary agent or a publishing house.