Using the picture below, Do one or more of the following:
- Write a pitch/logline for a book based on the prompts (less than 100 words)
- Write a short story/flash fiction piece of less than 200 words based on the prompts
- Write a poem with a twist using the prompts as inspiration (in less than 200 words)
- Write a story/poem in five sentences, each sentence based on one of the prompts
- Write a poem/flash fiction piece (in less than 200 words) about the water pear *without* using the words “pear”, “spoon”, or “droplet”
Pitch: When the sun goes supernova and devolves into a Black Hole, humans have 30 days until the world is swallowed up. Archeologists Gemma and Dante must overcome a huge fight and risk everything to save three of the world's most prized artifacts. But when they reach the very last rocket off the earth, there's only space for one more person.
Wow, what a great and original concept! I usually don't read a lot of sci-fi but I would read this. And I'm a sucker for archeology! :)
ReplyDeleteNice job!
Thank you. I just tried to make it as tense as possible.
DeleteGreat pitch!! I'd read it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI'd totally read this! Love the archaeology twist, too :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks... perhaps I should pursue this!!
DeleteI love this pitch! I would definitely read it. I love the conflict you've created.
ReplyDeleteSci-fi is my next-favorite genre after historical, so I'd definitely read this. I love the idea of a book set at the end of time.
ReplyDeleteNice visiting your blog again, Christopher. I like the cliffhanger you left at the end of the pitch.
ReplyDeleteHa! Thank you!
DeleteHoly crap, this is good! Now, who is gonna be chosen for the seat. Ack! I'd totally read this book.
ReplyDeleteLove your reaction!! Thank you!!
DeleteOh man. First, GREAT NAMES. Second, that is one heck of a Dilemma! I'd love to see how this plays out!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteNiiice. Man, seems so well thought out and a true adventure! Really nice work :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)I may just pursue this now!
DeleteI love this pitch - give us the book ;-)
ReplyDeleteHa! Just need to write it now, huh?
DeleteOh, I can tell from that pitch such a novel would be drama filled. How exciting!
ReplyDelete#38
Enjoyed your pitch. Amazing how you can encapsulate an entire story so effectively in so few words. Very clever, and it certainly seems like an interesting concept.
ReplyDeleteKevin, (#19)
Interesting pitch! You certainly explained the story to be told in the alloted words! Well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat pitch!!
ReplyDeleteDear Christopher: You've been tagged to participate in the Fourth Writer's Campaign 7 Meme.
ReplyDeleteGo to www.kscollier1.blogspot.com and copy the rules and have fun. It's a great chance to get to know you better.
Kathy