Query or Elevator Pitch?
I’d like to address a couple terms that pop up often in the writing and publishing world: query and elevator pitch.
A query does not have to be a masterpiece to grab an agent or editor's attention. What
it has to do is 1) impress the agent/editor with good, clear writing and an interesting plot summary, 2) describe the work as fiction or non, provide a word count, and suggest a genre,
and 3) list your credentials as a capable writer.
“elevator pitch” - a short, snappy description of your book used to quickly and simply define it and to inspire interest. You generally have thirty seconds to two minutes. You know your book better than anyone; what do you think really sets your work apart?
A query does not have to be a masterpiece to grab an agent or editor's attention. What
it has to do is 1) impress the agent/editor with good, clear writing and an interesting plot summary, 2) describe the work as fiction or non, provide a word count, and suggest a genre,
and 3) list your credentials as a capable writer.
“elevator pitch” - a short, snappy description of your book used to quickly and simply define it and to inspire interest. You generally have thirty seconds to two minutes. You know your book better than anyone; what do you think really sets your work apart?
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