Classic novels pitched in 140 characters: Welcome to Quick Lit

So you've always fancied writing a novel, but you're not sure if it would be publishable? And you aren't prepared to spend a year or two working out the plot and baring your soul in 100,000 words if the resulting book isn't going to reach an audience? Well, now there's a speedy, super-modern way to test the water and see if your proposed masterpiece will pass muster with the people who make the decisions: tweet them a pitch.