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Ask The Editor: Pitches

What is considered a great pitch? Recently I took part in the Amazon Breakthrough competition, but unfortunately was not selected to go through to the second round. The initial selection was based on the pitch submitted. Since my story didn't go through to the second round, I'm fairly sure there is something wrong with my pitch. I've attached the pitch for your convenience and I was wondering if you could tell me where I went wrong. This might help me with future submission to literary agents. Thank you, Conny Manero Author of: Waiting for Silverbird Kitten Diaries http://www.helium.%20com/users/380634/show_%20articles http://connymanero.%20blogspot.%20com/ Dear Connie, while your story sounds interesting, the material you submitted as a pitch reads more like the back cover promo blurb. There is a difference and for many of us getting them right is a bigger challenge than writing the book. You wrote: Voice of An Angel will touch the hearts and reach the souls of women reade...