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How to Hook Readers, Agents, and Gatekeepers With Your Pitch
Author's Edge: Smart strategies for book marketing, publishing, and visibility that actually work
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If your book pitch sounds more like your resume than a reason to read, this episode is for you. Most authors, speakers, and consultants make the same mistake: They lead with credentials, context, and passion, and lose the listener before they ever get to the point.
Allison Lane shares how to turn your pitch into an authority-building tool that opens doors to book deals, media opportunities, and speaking invitations. You’ll learn how to communicate your message in one clear, compelling line, so agents, journalists, and event planners instantly get why your idea matters.
🎧 Listen now to learn how to pitch your book with clarity, not confusion.
In this episode, Allison covers:
- 00:01 – Why most author pitches fail
- 01:30 – The difference between context and clarity
- 03:10 – What journalists and agents actually look for
- 05:05 – The 5 elements of a strong, clear pitch
- 07:30 – Turning your story into a powerful statement
- 09:10 – The takeaway: clarity opens doors
Resources Mentioned:
- Get Allison’s Free “Essential Bio Toolkit”: https://www.lanelit.com/package
- Allison’s “7 Shifts to Build Real Authority” free playbook: https://lanelit.com/authority
- Get in touch with Allison: https://lanelit.com/allison
- Connect with Allison Lane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonlanelit/
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