How to Prepare a 3 Minute “Elevator Pitch”

Need help getting your 3 minute pitch ready for our free online pitching event Jan 9 with Vanessa Johnston? Wondering how to build a short “elevator pitch” that communicates the essence of your project? Or just curious about pitching in general? Then check out this podcast recording of Jake’s recent Thursday Night Writes pitching class.EXCERPT FROM THE PODCAST:“...The most important thing for you to know about pitching is that all pitching is personal. I don't care if you're pitching in a room like this, where there are 238 people. If you're pitching in a conference room with a dozen executives, or if you're pitching one person in an elevator, all pitching is personal.  Your pitch is about developing a personal bond, a personal relationship with the person that you are talking to. And that's true whether you're talking to a famous person or a famous person's dry cleaner. (And sometimes it's the famous person's dry cleaner that's actually going to open the door for you in this industry).  The most important part of every pitch, whether it's for a pitch event like the one we’re hosting with Vanessa Johnston on Jan 9, whether you are pitching a friend, a director, a producer, an agent, a manager or an A-list star, the most important part of every pitch is where you start. And the most, the way you want to start your pitch is with something personal, with something vulnerable about yourself, that helps the listener understand why you are the one person in the world who could have written this script…”In this podcast, you’ll learn how to build this kind of personal connection with the very first words of your pitch, as well as: * How to craft an effective 3 minute pitch for screenplay or TV pilot  * Why there’s no such thing as an “elevator pitch” * The differences between pitching at pitchfests, competitions and events and pitching to Hollywood producers and executives. * What to do if you’re scared of pitching. * Why you should never read or memorize your pitch. * What to do if you’re running out to time. * How to handle mess ups and mistakes. * What to do if your pitch isn’t landing. * The differences between written and verbal pitches. * How to think about pitching to build rapport, connection and relationships. * Common pitching mistakes and how to avoid them. * And much much more! Join Jake for free every Thursday night at Thursday Night Writes, RSVP here and check all of our classes!