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I will attend a writer’s conference: I will pitch my novel on one-on-one meetings with literary agents?

The meetings will last 10 minutes.
I’ve never been in such kind of meetings.
Is it okay if I pitch my novel using a power point presentation?
Or, should I just talk about my novel using notes?

I’ve been in the same situation many times, through the Maui Writers Conference, which is an excellent group with some of the best agents in the country attending

That being said, just be yourself. Talk to them like they’re people, and start with a hook. Only talk for a minute – yes, a minute! – about what your book is about. Get it down to a log line, no more than twenty-five words, and start there. Don’t go so into depth that you bore them to tears – and if you go past a minute, you will.

Interact with them. Greet them with a handshake, introduce yourself, and don’t feel rushed. Ten minutes isn’t a very long time, but if they like your idea, it will be plenty long enough.

Also, if you need to, bring notecards, but don’t use a powerpoint presentation. There will likely not be any facility for you to use it, first off, and second, it doesn’t really give the agent a chance to connect with you or your work on a personal level.

But remember! Just keep the summary down to a short log line and only a minute of speaking. Don’t rush. Take your time, and be passionate about your work. The remaining nine minutes will give the agent a chance to talk to you about your work and ask questions. Nothing’s worse than just finishing up with your summary as the ten minute bell rings. It is optimal to finish up early rather than late, because with the format of these meetings, the agent will not have the opportunity to let you stick around, as someone else will be scheduled for the ten minutes after yours.

Best of luck!

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