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4 Ways to Write Hooks for Books

Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer identifies four common ways to write effective hooks for books—based on actual elevator pitches that work for published authors.

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40 Best Elevator Pitches for Books in 2023 Robert Lee Brewer

The Four Elements Amy Collins

13 Things You Should Not Say to an Agent or Editor in a Pitch or Query Letter Robert Lee Brewer

Do I Pitch Different to Agents vs. Editors?Robert Lee Brewer

Funny You Should Ask: Pitch, Revise, and Resubmit Barbara Poelle

8 Easy Steps for Writing a Stellar Pitch Letter to Market Your Book After It’s Accepted Aileen Weintraub

3 Ways To Manage Pitch Panic Peter Desberg

How to Impress Literary Agents with Your 30-Second Pitch Austin Vosler

How to Pitch a Nonfiction Book Rick Lauber

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Hiding the Pitch or Selling Point of Your Writing Robert Lee Brewer

I’m a Writer Who Hates Pitching—Help!Alison Hill

How to Hone Your High Concept Pitch Jess Zafarris

The Dos and Don’ts When Meeting Agents at Writing Conferences Don Vaughan

How to Pitch Articles and Get Published: An Effective 4-Step Strategy Robert Lee Brewer

How to Prep for Pitch Slam Bob Eckstein

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