Several writers who submitted pitches for the current Writers Pitch Book, asked what the cover looks like. That’s the first thing agents, editors and producers see when they request the Pitch Book and open the attached file with writers’ pitches. There’s a cover, then the second page includes simple instructions for agents to request specific materials from writers.
Of course, we can’t share the contents of the Pitch Book with writers because everyone’s pitch is confidential. The interior design looks as good as the cover.
Download the 2012 Spring Writers Pitch Book Cover
Please let me know how many of your clients actually had their book made into a movie?
Thanks so much for the info.
Rosalee
Hi Rosalee. That’s a very astute question. I wish I could say lots of our Pitch Book writers have had movies made from their scripts or books. Actually, it takes years to get a script made into a film or book adapted into a movie. We launched the Pitch Book in 2009, so not enough time has passed for a film to be made from any of our writers’ work. We do hope there will be a project (script or book) optioned soon from our talented group. An option is usually the first step to having a film made. You probably know that an option agreement is a contract between the writer and film production company that allows the producer to “shop” the script or book to either studios for financing and distribution or to other producers and financiers. Also talent (cast or director) may be attached as an added element to attract financing and distribution during the option period which is commonly 18 months with a 12 month renewal. All options are different. Even after a writer options material to a production company, it can take years to get a film made. I was lucky enough to have a British director option a romantic comedy I wrote and the film was financed within a year of the option date. So principal photography began in London shortly after that. The film is Lighthouse Hill and I think it’s available on Netflix. Hope this answers your question.
Write on,
Sharon
Hi there, again. I have misplaced all of the literature I received, receipts and all for the Spring Pitchbook. How is it going with that? Is it out? Has anyone been contacted?
Just anxious.
Jim
Hi Jim, All the literature about Writers Pitch Book can be found on this website. If you need a receipt for your pitch payment for the Spring 2012 Pitch Book, just send me an email at: Sharon@WritersPitchBook.com and I’ll forward it to you. No problem. Yes, I’m very happy to say we’ve received about 20 requests for material from agents. Mostly synopsis and first three chapters. I’m working on recruiting more Hollywood producers right now. Just heard back from The Donners’ Company exec thanking us for sending the Pitch Book and letting us know he’ll give it a read. Dick Donner is one of Hollywood’s cool directors and I used to meet with his and his wife’s company (Lauren Shuler-Donner) when I lived in Hollywood. They were always first class execs and never took writers for granted. Anyway, I’m recruiting more agents and editors as well. Sorry I don’t have more news for you specifically, but let’s keep our fingers crossed…or is that’s eyes crossed? Write on, my friend. Sharon
Hi Sharon;
I was wondering about how long it takes to get a response (positive or negative) from
the Pitch book recipient after the pitch is received or is there an average time line at all?
Best always’
Ronne Teselsky
Hi Ronne, That’s a great question. And here’s how it works: sometimes agents will respond within a couple of hours of sending the Pitch Book out. And other times I get requests months after the Pitch Book is distributed. For instance, the Spring 2012 Writer Pitch Book was sent to agents in April of this year. I just received five requests from an agent for work from authors yesterday, four months after the Pitch Book hit her email box. We are always grateful to agents who take the time to carefully review the Pitch Book and request work. Sometimes response time is very fast, sometimes not.