tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post2614290663298661022..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Pitching Day 2 - Know what you haveScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-72461428193545027672008-08-06T06:22:00.000-07:002008-08-06T06:22:00.000-07:00Beth,There is nothing wrong with having the "right...Beth,<BR/><BR/>There is nothing wrong with having the "right words" but the stronger idea would be having "the right ideas." How many different ways can you really tell me the plot of your story? How many different ways really can you tell me what makes your story unique? The thing is, just tell it to us.Scott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-82403274122960289402008-08-06T05:37:00.000-07:002008-08-06T05:37:00.000-07:00Good advice!I've only ever been at one conference ...Good advice!<BR/><BR/>I've only ever been at one conference to pitch, and I didn't use a card, but I did repeat what I wanted to say in my head for hours as I waited in line for the agents/editors I wanted. I think one reason for the cards wouldn't be so much that we don't know our story, but that, as writers, we're OBSESSED with having the perfect words, and we're afraid we're going to forget that one perfect turn of phrase when we are face to face with you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-47531996727296791712008-08-05T14:39:00.000-07:002008-08-05T14:39:00.000-07:00Scott, thanks very much for these pitching posts!E...Scott, thanks very much for these pitching posts!<BR/><BR/>Even though I'm nowhere near ready to pitch or query, you're helping me develop my WIP and tailor it realistically for the publishing world.<BR/><BR/>I've been reading faithfully for weeks now and your blog is so very helpful and informative. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com