This is K.M. Wyland.

And you are listening to the 275th episode of the Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast.

I'm pleased to announce that the audiobook version of structuring your novel essential keys to writing an outstanding story is now available.

Once again narrated by the lovely and talented so new field, who makes my words sound so much

better when she reads them. The audiobook is the complete

unbridged version of the book. So for those who prefer to listen on the go

rather than sit down to read, this is for you. You can buy it from Amazon or grab it completely for free by

signing up for a free trial of the great audiobook service audible. You can also find that option on the audiobook's

Amazon page. I'd also like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. You can find a

special just for fun holiday video message from me and jib jab on my website at

helping writers become authors.com. And now I hope you enjoy this week's podcast

entitled How to Pitch Your Novel.

What's the difference between your story's hook and your story's heart?

Quick, you've got less than a minute to convince me your story is worth my time.

What do you tell me?

You've got to peak my curiosity with mystery and potential while still conveying the bulk of the plot theme

and general tone.

No problem, you say.

But when you sit down to actually figure out how to pitch your novel in such a stellar way,

you realize these two ingredients aren't necessarily going to be compatible within the confines

of such a short description.

Your story's hook and your story's heart aren't the same thing.

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