{"podcast":{"title":"Authors Talking Bookish","slug":"authors-talking-bookish-6426830","podcast_index_feed_id":6426830,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/authorstalkingbookish/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.authorstalkingbookish.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/authorstalkingbookish/20230429_030430_3e4787a80d22cab5f27aa680c5df24b5.jpg","author":"Donna Norman-Carbone and Hope Gibbs","episode_count":72,"summary":"At Authors Talking Bookish, our mission is to dedicate ourselves to inspiring writers and readers by providing the-road-to-publishing insights from two debut novelists who learned the hard way and discussing our love of books from the writer’s perspective.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-talking-bookish-6426830"},"episode":{"title":"Pitch Perfect: How to Sell Your Story in Minutes","slug":"pitch-perfect-how-to-sell-your-story-in-minutes","published_at":"2025-11-11T22:00:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-talking-bookish-6426830/pitch-perfect-how-to-sell-your-story-in-minutes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-talking-bookish-6426830","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/authorstalkingbookish/2317122","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/206287/2317122/authorstalkingbookish/2025_11_08_16_00_18_73b57996-775d-4acf-bdb3-1cf33e57e172.mp3","summary":"Ready to pitch your book? Pitch events can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also one of the best opportunities for writers to connect with literary agents. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the 10-minute pitch: what it is, how to prepare, and how to make the most of those precious few minutes. You’ll learn how to research agents before you pitch, craft a clear and compelling hook, and present yourself with confidence. We’ll also cover common mistakes to avoid, tips for turning your pitch into a conversation, and how to use feedback—even a rejection—to your advantage. Whether you’re attending your first conference or polishing your pitch for a big event, this episode will help you walk in prepared, stay calm, and maximize your chances of making the right connection with an agent. SHOW NOTES: What is a 10-Minute Pitch Event? Our Experience How to Prepare Using the pitch to your advantage Take-aways SOURCES & LINKS Related ATB Podcasts Episodes: “Query Basics: How to Attract the Attention of the RIGHT Agents and Publishers, ” Ep 19 “Writing the Dreaded Book Jacket Summary and Pitch,” Ep 42 Hooked from Page One: Nailing Your Novel’s Beginning , Episode 57 “Pitch it To Me!” Save the Cat Writes a Novel, Jessica Brody Before and After the Book Deal, Courtney Maum DO NOW: Script your pitch. Practice saying the words. Edit out what seems unnatural to say. Once your script is polished, practice saying it in front of a mirror until you’ve memorized it. Next, practice in front of people: family members, friends, bookish community. Next Episode: Tension & Conflict: The Writer’s Secret Weapons Full Show Notes are available on our website as well as free downloads mentioned in the episode. Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.…","meta_description":"Ready to pitch your book? Pitch events can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also one of the best opportunities for writers to connect with literary agents.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1601,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/authors-talking-bookish-6426830/episodes/pitch-perfect-how-to-sell-your-story-in-minutes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-talking-bookish-6426830/pitch-perfect-how-to-sell-your-story-in-minutes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}