The Killer Tool That Can Help You Sell Your Book | Fix My Story

This article focuses on a topic which many writers, including myself, struggle with. Loglines.

What is a logline? A logline is a short, condensed version of your book. This is commonly referred to as ‘The Elevator Pitch’. It’s a one sentence summary of what your book is about, tucked in memory for that proverbial moment when you may get a brief fleeting moment with an agent or publisher who is no doubt, in a hurry, and you’re given the quick opportunity to tell her quickly what your book is about.

 

I’m constantly revising mine to get to the most succinct essence of my books, and have yet to feel satisfied with my versions. One never knows when serendipity will occur. And it’s better to be prepared than to get flustered with a lot of ‘ums’ and ‘likes’ when opportunity knocks.

 

The article below, from Fixmystory.com , offers a great description of what you should include in your logline, should the fortunate opportunity arise.

“Let’s say you and I get onto an elevator together and I ask what your book is about. You could do one of two things. 
You could start from the beginning and try to pitch me your entire 300-page novel in the brief elevator ride. If you take this approach, you’ll probably be eyeing the emergency stop button as the elevator gets closer and closer to my floor while you haven’t even gotten to the story’s hook yet. But, alas, you’re too late. We arrive at my floor and I get off rolling my eyes and wondering why I asked.
Or, instead of trying to pitch your entire book in such a short time, you could give me one sentence that summarizes your story’s hook and key elements. . . ” Continue Reading

Source: The Killer Tool That Can Help You Sell Your Book | Fix My Story 

 

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