ON PITCHING Pitching can be terrifying for a writer, but it is an inescapable and necessary part of the industry. Had a bunch of meetings over the past month with streamers and channels to pitch ideas. Five things I've learned are: 1. Know your story... well! Don't be caught in a situation where you are asked basic story questions and you don't have answers. 2. Have a solid team behind you. A channel wants to know that you are able to execute the idea, from script development to production. 3. Be a visual storyteller. Hook them and tell the story in such a way that they start seeing it on the screen of their minds. You'll be able to tell from their expressions and reactions. 4. Be flexible. Have a definite idea of what the story is and what your non-negotiables are, but be wiling to shift gears to align with their needs and audience. 5. Always be yourself. They are just people like you. There's no need to pretend to impress them. Insincerity is a lot more transparent than you think it is. What are some of the things you guys have learned about pitching? Please share your best advice in the comments so we can all learn.