It’s My Story and I’ll Pitch if I Want To
Imagine that you are a character from a classic tale pitching your memoir to a literary agent. You know that it will become the next bestseller. Write your query letter, story synopsis, or elevator pitch to the agent.
This week's writing prompt will do double duty, working on your creative writing skills by reimagining a classic tale and practicing how to sell your story to an agent.
Creative Writing Prompt: It's My Story and I'll Pitch if I Want To
Imagine that you are a character from a classic tale pitching your memoir to a literary agent. You know that it will become the next bestseller. Write your query letter, story synopsis, or elevator pitch to the agent.
For example, Luke Skywalker reveals his humble upbringing and how he became a Jedi knight, Snow White retells her near-death experiences and life in the woods, Superman looks back at how he always felt different as a child, as if he were from another planet, etc.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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About Cassandra Lipp
Cassandra Lipp is managing editor of Writer's Digest. She is the author of Queen City Records, which tells the stories behind the indie record shops of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Her work has appeared in Greener Pastures, The Belladonna, Little Old Lady, Points in Case, and Ohio's Best Emerging Poets 2019. Follow her on Twitter @Cassie000000.
