OCCRWA Proudly Presents:
November 15 – December 11, 2010
“The Tiny Art of Elevator Pitches:
How to Craft Them & How to Use Them”
with Carrie Lofty
About the Class:
Every word counts!
If you’ve ever considered attending a conference, you’ve probably heard the term “elevator pitch.” It’s nothing more than a bare-bones summary of your novel. But reducing tens of thousands of words down to 30 or less can be difficult, daunting, and confusing. What to leave in? What to ignore? How to give it punch and drama?
Instructor Carrie Lofty will share the elevator pitches that got her in the door, as well as her techniques for making them both concise and effective. We’ll look at the four plot arcs of any romance novel—hero, heroine, external, and romantic—and how to weave all four into the most powerful elevator pitch possible. Each student will be encouraged to share his or her pitch(es), and to identify the most important themes, details and character traits—the good stuff that will set your work apart. We’ll also discuss how elevator pitches can help your career: from query letters and off-hand conversations, to finding your hook and focusing your writing before you even start!
About the Instructor:
Born in California and raised in the Midwest, Carrie Lofty found the love of her life in England . She earned her BA in English and history from Bowling Green State University, and then her master's in history from Ohio State Univeristy with a thesis on the impact of Old West legends on post-Civil War society. Her romances have been praised as "inventive" (Dear Author), "shattering" (Nights & Weekends), and "intelligent" (Smart Bitches). Her debut, WHAT A SCOUNDREL WANTS (Zebra: 12/08), is the hot, adventurous tale of Will Scarlet and his dangerous lady love. The sequel, SCOUNDREL'S KISS (Zebra: 01/10), pits a Spanish warrior monk against the troubled English translator he's sworn to protect. Carrie writes fulltime, guides two precocious daughters through their elementary years, and manages Unusual Historicals (http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.com), a blog she founded in 2006. Website: http://www.carrielofty.com / Follow: http://www.twitter.com/carrielofty
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