I have been avoiding querying some agents because they require a synopsis. Well, that's not exactly true. I've been putting off querying some agents because they require a synopsis.
There are lots of resources out there for a writer struggling with that foul beast. The Universe must have known I needed it, because two showed up in blog reading today.
First was at Magical Words. May I just say if you're not reading Magical Words, you should be? It's got great advice, my favorite of which was "They're not rules, they're price tags", which is about writing "rules" and the price you pay if you violate them. (They don't say don't do, just be aware of what you are doing.) Anyway, the post (written back in November, no clue how I found it today) was called "Publishing-The Synopsis".
The other post was on QueryTracker. It is appropriately titled "Writing a Novel Synopsis that Rocks!"
So, there are links to just two of many ways to write a synopsis. (We hates the synopsis, Precious. Yes, we does.)
I'm glad that a synopsis isn't holding you back--although they are *such* a pain! You sound like you're in great shape with it and have connected to some good info. The most popular post I've linked to for synopses is this one: http://tinyurl.com/2vj6vca Maybe it will help, too. Good luck with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this link!
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