I attended the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and
Illustrators) Conference this past Saturday.
One of the many things I learned was how important a ‘Pitch’ is.
What is a Book Pitch and why in the world do I need to come
up with one?
Here’s how I answered myself: ENVISION THIS: Our TVs are
taken over by a commercial about a blockbuster action/adventure movie. The imposing
narrator’s cavernous voice demands our attention and draws us to the television,
listening to his ‘Pitch’.
Within seconds, either I will have to see the film or I am detested,
promising to never waste my time watching the movie.
Hmm…..
In conclusion: since I attended the conference I have in my nimble
fingers a ticket to send my manuscript to one of the publishers.
I am going to send my children’s book and need
to write a pitch to wow the publisher.
Let the work commence: Thank you Lord Jesus for wisdom,
fortitude and an outstanding Book Pitch.
Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers
and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one
thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and
straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for
which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
