Come see my new column at Writer Unboxed, "How to Win a Twitter Pitch Contest." Here's an excerpt:
A good Twitter pitch reduces a story to its juiciest, most primal elements. It’s gotta have a protagonist, a conflict, and most importantly, the correct hashtag. Here are some examples to give you an idea:
The Lord of the Rings
The chosen one fulfills the prophecy to defeat the evil overlord. #pitchmas
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The chosen ones fulfill the prophecy to defeat the evil overlord. #pitmad
Example pitch: Ulysses–An MFA student tries to impress girls at a party by pretending to have read a literary masterpiece. #pitfall
Now that you know the format, write pitches for other popular media for extra practice:
“There’s a Hole in the Bucket”
Liza and Henry relate a recent spat to their marriage counselor. #pitchthing
“A Boy Named Sue”
A son overcomes a lifetime of adversity to reunite with his estranged father. #pitchandcatch
Ulysses
An MFA student tries to impress girls at a party by pretending to have read a literary masterpiece. #pitfall
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
The chosen one is filled with metaphysical microbes, becomes the evil overlord. #pitachips
Go read the whole thing, why don't you?
How to Win a Twitter Pitch Contest via Writer Unboxed