Pitching

What are three major tips from this article that you took away on how to create a great pitch

1. Don't tell the whole story in detail
Being able to tell an idea concisely and clearly is important when pitching a story. Specific details can always be discussed later, but big ideas and concepts need to be understood during the pitching process to get an idea approved. All pitching needs to include are basic characters and their personalities, how the story is going to be followed by the audience, and the general plot line. However, the resolution of the story should not be explained to create suspense.

2. Begin by revealing how you came up with the idea
Knowing how an idea was created, even if it is a brief explanation, will add to the understanding of the story for whoever is listening to the pitch. This strategy adds an interesting introduction to the pitch rather than a blatant start to an explanation of a story.

3. Finish your description with the title and the log line

Including the title and the log line at the end of the pitch will be much more effective at the end compared to if it was added at the beginning of the pitch. At the beginning of the pitch, even if the audience is presented with the title, they will have no idea how it relates or symbolizes the plot. A title is simply ineffective to catch the attention of the audience especially in the beginning. However, if the log line and the title is presented at the end of the pitch, the audience will fully understand how the words relate to the story as a whole, therefore being able to understand and appreciate the title more.