People lose interest fast, so a good elevator pitch…or 30-second synopsis of your novel is a must. Find the essence of your book and relate it to listeners in an exciting, action-oriented way that answers the listener’s questions… What’s in it for me? Why should I care?
A short-cut to capture their interest is to compare your novel to a more famous book or movie. Maybe in subject, tone, location, or character type.
My adventure mysteries, Rim to Rim and Wolf Pack have been compared to Nevada Barr’s National Park Mysteries. I like that. Her fans might become my fans.
Just today a reader compared my first two novels to the Netflix series, Untamed. I assume that’s a compliment. In any case, now I must watch that series.
I Googled it….Untamed is an American drama murder mystery television series for Netflix set in Yosemite National Park. The series features a strong supporting cast, including Sam Neill, and explores the tension between preserving the park’s natural beauty and the realities of crime and danger that exist within it.
Yes, I’ll take that as a compliment.
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 