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Havlen · 27th July 2007, 08:18 PM

I hate writing a synopsis almost as much as a query letter. 8)

I usually write a two-page synopsis when I've polished a manuscript and want to begin the querying process. I also have the two paragraph synopsis in my query letter. When I run across someone wanting a one-page synopsis, I take the two paragraphs from the query letter and expand it -- I find it easier to expand that synopsis than to cut stuff from the longer one. When I cut stuff it needs more editing to smooth it out.

In the US, many agents want to see query letter + a few sample pages of the ms. first. Which makes more sense because considering how many manuscripts can be ruled out after reading the first few paragraphs.

27th July 2007, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Havlen Unregistered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 141	Re: Synopses I hate writing a synopsis almost as much as a query letter. 8) I usually write a two-page synopsis when I've polished a manuscript and want to begin the querying process. I also have the two paragraph synopsis in my query letter. When I run across someone wanting a one-page synopsis, I take the two paragraphs from the query letter and expand it -- I find it easier to expand that synopsis than to cut stuff from the longer one. When I cut stuff it needs more editing to smooth it out. In the US, many agents want to see query letter + a few sample pages of the ms. first. Which makes more sense because considering how many manuscripts can be ruled out after reading the first few paragraphs.