Pitch Optimizing

One helpful way to use the Blurb Generators in the Patron Toolbox is sort of a layered approach.

1. Base Blurb

I already had a decent blurb for my YA sci-fi novel from the Book to Blurb, but at Thomas’ suggestion I explored the Setting Pitch Generator and Plot Pitch Generator for the same book.

2. Optimize

I took the what I liked best from those and ran them through the Pitch Optimizer, which made them even better.

3. Zeitgeist

But another thing I did was prompt the chat, with after the Pitch Optimizer generated the improved pitch, with a phrase like “Rework this pitch for the current zeitgeist—noblebright (not grimdark).” The difference was notable—and just want I needed!

4. Reader Feedback

Ask your Timothy, and if you’re like me and have an email newsletter, ask them too. As my friend @J A Webb pointed out, the key is to ask readers of your genre, not writers. 😁