Do I Pitch Different to Agents vs. Editors?

We often talk about pitching agents and editors on here, and I've included some good resources related to that below. But I'm also asked, every so often, if writers should pitch agents in a different way than they pitch editors.

(How Long Should a Book Be?)

So let's dive into whether you should mix up your pitches for agents and editors.

The simple answer to this question is, "No."

But it's also true that you should probably switch up your pitches slightly for each agent and editor you pitch, based off things like their submission guidelines, writers they've published or represented, and what they post on social media. So yeah, the longer answer to this question is, "The pitches might be technically different (in small ways), but the process should be the same."

For instance, you'll still likely want to follow the hook, the book, and the cook pitching technique. And you'll want to have sample pages (and possibly a book proposal, if you're writing nonfiction) ready to go if there's interest.

But beyond that, the simple answer is still, "Nope."

Here are a few more resources on pitching and writing queries:

2nd Draft provides a high-level review of your writing, pointing out reasons your work may be getting rejected, or may not meet the standards of traditional publication. After an evaluation of your submission, one of the professional 2nd Draft critiquers will provide feedback and advice. You’ll not only learn what’s working in your writing, but what’s not, and—most important—how to fix it.

Click to continue.