A leading book agent is about to board this elevator with you. Are you ready share the premise of your novel?

You won’t want to recite from memory! Instead, be ready with clear, concise key points in mind.

The doors are closing. It’s time to pitch your premise!

In thinking about your premise, start with the CHARACTER at the center of the action.

• From the five radio buttons, choose the one most like your central character.
• Input that character’s name and select one of the life stage and gender options.
• In the space at the bottom, input what the reader is likely to find most memorable about this character.

When the character information seems correct, click the [Next] button.

Now it’s time to consider the INTENTION that motivates that character.

• What does the character experience first? The urgency might not occur on page one. If it does happen soon, that helps to keep the pages turning.
• Next, select one option from each of the three drop-down lists.
• In the space at the bottom, input what is most memorable about this character.

When the character’s motivation seems clear, click the [Next] button.

Fiction authors seldom give their central characters an easy life. As the novel begins, a significan OBSTACLE is likely to be seen.

• Which of the three challenges is closest to what the character experiences first?
• As the story continues, many challenges may occur. Select one option from each of the three drop-down lists.
• In the space at the bottom, input briefly describe an obstacle the central character at last confronts.

That’s it! Click the [Next] button to continue.

The information you’ve input will be formed into a first-draft premise pitch. That may take a few minutes to arrive at your email address. Also, it might wind up in your “junk” folder.

Please note that your premise is yours… not anyone elses… to share! SecondEyesEditorial will not disclose it or your confidential information!

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