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In this first lesson, founder of Jericho Writers, Harry Bingham dives into what goes into writing a memorable & marketable novel. You will focus on the elevator pitch of your novel, distilling your idea into a single sentence so that you can be sure that your novel with stay in the minds of readers and agents alike.
Download the presentation here.
Your homework
- Create your pitch with some short notes on theme, character, and (if you like) minor characters, settings, etc
- Aim to develop a coherent package around a really sexy concept
- Max 300 words
Post your homework into this forum. Make sure you give feedback on other writers’ work. Even if they are not writing in the same genre as you, this practice is incredibly helpful for your own writing. The more you give feedback on others, the more likely you’ll be to receive feedback on your own.
