Pitch Template 1
Fiction: [Protagonist] must [goal] when [distinctive problem], or [stakes].
4 Pitch Templates
Start with structure, then replace every placeholder with information that is true, relevant, and natural for your context. These templates are intentionally skeletal so your final writing does not sound mass-produced.
Use the framework
How to personalize a template
A strong pitch selects the most decision-relevant information for its audience, communicates the project quickly, and stops before trying to summarize every subplot, chapter, or credential.
- 1Choose the template closest to your actual purpose.
- 2Replace every bracketed field with specific information.
- 3Delete any sentence that does not belong in your situation.
- 4Read the result aloud for unnatural transitions or repeated phrasing.
- 5Verify names, dates, links, facts, and promises before sending or publishing.
Pitch Template 2
Nonfiction: A [format] for [audience] who need [outcome], using [distinctive method].
Pitch Template 3
Memoir: A story of [specific experience] that explores [larger question] through [distinctive frame].
Pitch Template 4
Conversation close: If that sounds relevant, I can tell you more about [story arc/method/audience].