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How to pitch

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.

Robert Lee Brewer
40 Best Elevator Pitches for Books in 2023Robert Lee Brewer
The Four ElementsAmy Collins
13 Things You Should Not Say to an Agent or Editor in a Pitch or Query LetterRobert Lee Brewer
Do I Pitch Different to Agents vs. Editors?Robert Lee Brewer
Funny You Should Ask: Pitch, Revise, and ResubmitBarbara Poelle
8 Easy Steps for Writing a Stellar Pitch Letter to Market Your Book After It’s AcceptedAileen Weintraub
3 Ways To Manage Pitch PanicPeter Desberg
How to Impress Literary Agents with Your 30-Second PitchAustin Vosler
How to Pitch a Nonfiction BookRick Lauber
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Hiding the Pitch or Selling Point of Your WritingRobert Lee Brewer
I’m a Writer Who Hates Pitching—Help!Alison Hill
How to Hone Your High Concept PitchJess Zafarris
The Dos and Don’ts When Meeting Agents at Writing ConferencesDon Vaughan
How to Pitch Articles and Get Published: An Effective 4-Step StrategyRobert Lee Brewer
How to Prep for Pitch SlamBob Eckstein

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