The ability to pitch well is essential for all writers, directors and producers. Strong pitching skills will not only help you sell your projects, but also help you develop them, focus what makes a story work, clarify character and plot, and work more successfully with collaborators. This book takes you from the essentials of what makes a good pitch to advanced skills for all kinds of pitching situations. It examines the problems that can arise with both mainstream and unconventional projects, from a range of different cultures, and explains how to solve them. It also analyzes the process of taking a pitch meeting and shows you how to ensure you perform at your best.