How to submit to a LegendFiction Anthology

A good short story pitch is like a movie trailer made of words. Most pitches are a short, exciting summary of your story, about 150–300 words long. It helps readers, agents, or publishers understand what your story is about: 1. The Hook. Start with your main character and what makes their story interesting. Show who they are, where they are, and what thing happens that starts their adventure. Keep it short and full of energy. 2. The Conflict. Show what actions your character takes or is taking toward their goal, and what’s getting in the way. 3. The Stakes. Finally, explain what your character things will happen if they fail. What’s at risk? What could they lose or gain? Most pitches end here, since you are dropping a 'mental trailer' in the minds of people you want to impress. For LegendFiction pitches: you will need to include a high-level outline of the story, in a couple of paragraphs. Don’t name too many people or tell every detail. Just focus on the heart of the story. This is not the place for vague outcomes, but specificity. This helps a mentor see where you want to take the story, so that we can provide developmental feedback. When you tell your story, we will be looking for points 1, 2, and 3, to start your story very quickly. Expect that this information will start your story, usually within the first few paragraphs.