BOOK PITCHES - Coming up with a finger-lickn' good one.

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."