Pitching Series: Get Help!

So you know all the basic parts of the pitch, but you are still having problems, turning your 80,000 word masterpiece into a three minute pitch.  Yeah, I had a lot of problems creating my pitch too.  That’s why I got help.  I turned to my writer’s group and they helped me hone in on what needed to be said and what didn’t. Never be afraid to ask for help and if you don’t already belong to a writer’s group–join one.  A good group will provide you with priceless help by critiquing you and encouraging you.  Plus, practicing in front of other people will help put you at ease.  Once you have your pitch fully written, it is important to practice, practice, practice.