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Monday, August 13, 2012

Pitch it Like a Movie








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41 comments:

  1. Hazel MitchellAugust 13, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Great VLOG post Cowboy. And I love Turbo. Thanks for some excellent information.

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      You my dear Hazel are too too nice.

      Turbo loves you btw...wants to make an appearance with you.

      See you on FB!

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    2. Hazel MitchellAugust 13, 2012 at 8:23 AM

      I want to be in A Turbo Monkey cartoon!

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    3. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      i can make that happen.

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  2. R.M. RiveraAugust 13, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Thank you so much, Craig! I have a networking dinner tomorrow so pitching is important! Thank you!

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:41 AM

      Hi Roberta,

      I wish you the best of luck tomorrow. Come back and let us know how the dinner went.

      Thanks for your support. Greatly appreciated.

      Cheers

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  3. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    love that you recognized Bill as the master pitchman he is. We could all learn about the art from studying him.

    Thanks for the post, well done.

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:36 AM

      Wendy,

      Thank you for watching.

      Hope your day is Turbo charged!

      Cheers

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  4. Beth StilbornAugust 13, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Great, concise, sensical (if there's non-sensical, then there's also sensical, right?) introduction and explanation of pitching. THANK YOU!

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      Ha Beth,

      Thanks... and yet as any of the Turbo Monkey's will tell you I'm mainly "non" in the sensical department.

      Cheers to you.

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  5. JoannaAugust 13, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Very professional kicking off with a vlog! A great low-down on pitching. Cheers!

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      Aw Merci Joanna,

      I was still rendering it when you and I exchanged on FB earlier.
      Now I required massive amounts of espresso to get through the rest of the day.
      Maybe i'll join you in your hammock by the banana trees.

      Cheers

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  6. StacieAugust 13, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks for the pitching advice. Not my strong point. They ususally played me in the outfield! :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 7:59 AM

      Should I assume left field? ;)
      I don't think you would have any problems pitching.
      No, don't see that.

      Thanks for watching.

      Cheers

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  7. theartofpuroAugust 13, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Great and interesting post:)

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 8:01 AM

      Thanks for checking it out.

      Turbo (the lil jet pack monkey) was the best part of it.

      I think he needs his own series.

      Cheers

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  8. Marilyn HiltonAugust 13, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks for the excellent information on pitching, Craig! Distilling a story to 30 words is never easy, but your post breaks it down nicely.

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM

      Thank you Marilyn,

      Now if I could only have 30 word conversations I could get more done.
      Hope your day is great.

      Cheers

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  9. KC HeldAugust 13, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Great post, Craig! So, what's the pitch for Rock Jocks? :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      The Office meets Men in Black. A dysfunctional group of government employees who are secretly responsible for shooting down asteroids that would destroy the entire earth face their biggest foe....downsizing.


      Here’s one for THE GOTHS.

      When a suburban teen searches for her missing friend, she stumbles into a turf war between demon races who lure wayward teens to rave clubs where they suck out their life essence with a passionate kiss.

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  10. sunihaliAugust 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Fab post, Cowboy! You monkeys have turboed to the top of my blog list already!

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  11. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Love it, Craig! I know we've talked about this, but having the formula and examples to refer to are going to help me out! Trying to work out an effective pitch early in the story-building process is a skill I want to master. Thank you! Can't wait for your next post!

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks Julie,

      I should have put that bit of advice in the post.
      I always start with the pitch. It helps me refine the story and define the hero, and theme.

      Cheers

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  12. Cathy Ballou MealeyAugust 13, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Great vlog Craig! I feel re-energized to pitch!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I love your vlog! Making a pitch honed to a fine-point that even I can understand. And it's fun to watch! I'm so excited about the Turbo Monkeys blog - I'll be here often.

    Cheers!

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    1. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Thanks Mary D!
      I'm excited you are here.
      Will look forward to more exchanges.

      Cheers to you!

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    2. Hazel MitchellAugust 13, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      Mary .. glad to have you here!

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  14. Sharon StanleyAugust 13, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Great post! Easy to understand and encouraging to boot. I like that.

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  15. UnknownAugust 14, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I finally made it on over to tell you what a great post! Really liked the "When a" and of course . . . Turbo Monkey!

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    1. UnknownAugust 14, 2012 at 1:21 PM

      Thanks EJ!

      I am glad you made it. Just in time for Hazel tomorrow and never too late for me.

      Cheers to you.

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  16. Think Positive, Be PositiveAugust 18, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    FABULOUS post, Craig! I only wish I would have read this BEFORE I participated in WriteOnCon...it would have helped me with my own pitches...lol...

    Donna L Martin
    www.donnalmartin.com
    www.donasdays.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks Donna,

    Timing is everything but don't fret.
    You are now well armed for the next opportunity.

    Thanks for checking out the Turbo Monkeys.

    Hope your day is great!

    Cheers

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  18. Naomi CanaleOctober 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    This. Was. Awesome!

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    1. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      Hahahah! You slay me Nao!

      Thanks for checking these out.

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