Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Contributors, participants & casting · Working

Witness

ELI5

A person able to give a first-hand account of an event or circumstance.

Used in conversation

“The witness needs the latest materials before the next editorial meeting.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.