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Post by melpend on Jul 15, 2022 16:52:09 GMT -5
Thank you in advance for any feedback!
When twelve-year-old Lacy discovers her new house is haunted, she must solve the mystery in order to help the people she cares about the most. But if she can’t overcome her own fear of the dark, she risks losing her home and letting down those to whom she owes everything.
UPDATE: I just watched Jocelyn Rish's "Practice Makes Pitch Perfect" so I came up with something completely different! The pitch still needs some work but hopefully it's on the right track. Again, thank you in advance for any feedback!
NEW PITCH: When a twelve-year-old orphan discovers her new house is haunted, she must overcome her fear of the dark to expose the thieving ghost and save her home.
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Post by ikmar on Jul 15, 2022 18:36:56 GMT -5
Hi Melanie Solve what mystery? Who the ghost is? How they died? Why mom and dad bought the house? And who does she owe? Her parents? Young MCs don't tend to view it like that -- being more ego-centric than older readers. I'd like a little more detail. Being afraid of the dark is a great twist, but I'm sure there's more to the climax than just overcoming that. Dave ETA: The new version is much more crisp and energetic 
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Post by melpend on Jul 16, 2022 15:04:56 GMT -5
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Post by scottrho on Jul 16, 2022 20:10:25 GMT -5
I think the new pitch is on the right track, but could still use some stronger stakes. Why does saving the house matter to Lacy? Does not saving it put her into any serious physical or emotional peril? Also, minor point: it sounds like the house is new. Any way to bring out the cool creepiness? How can you make this story stand out from other haunted house stories?
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