Screenwriting : Live Pitch vs Written Pitch by Angavu Grace

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So, I've done both. The LIVE pitches usually go over much better. I connect better and usually have favorable remarks while pitching. The downside to the live pitch I've had I'd say would be waiting. I've been waiting for the scorecard and written feedback as I've noticed it's been longer with the LIVE pitches as opposed to the written ones. My written pitch wasn't met too favorably as the two executives I sent them to seemed to ask opposite lines of question which made it a bit confusing in writing the perfect written pitch.

To be honest, pitching is akin to playing the lottery; I feel both have their merits and drawbacks respectively. Vocally you are able to connect more with the person you're pitching to and get a sense of their interest or disconnect whereas written it's much easier to convey your thoughts without having to worry about getting tongue-tied or hung up on details that go over the other person's head. Try both and see which one fits you better, it took me roughly three separate pitches to get comfortable enough to find my own flow, if that makes sense.

Piece of advice, don't do pitches that have the 'yOu'rE nOt PiTcHiNg tO mE aS a PrOfEsSiOnAl iN tHe iNdUsTrY, sO mUcH aS iM pRoViDiNg fEeDbAcK.' those types are nothing but a money pit and teach you nothing as this is a very arbitrary industry and everyone is looking for something different as much as their attention is piqued differently as well.

Hope this helps.