While it’s nice to think that once you’ve written and edited your magnus-opus, your editing work is done … think again.
Time to Write Your Synopsis
If an agent or publisher doesn’t get a “taste” for your writing in the query letter (which calls for a paragraph summary of your entire book and often a 1-pager to attach) or “hooked” on your story, then you’ve lost a great opportunity to have them ask for your coveted manuscript.
Now, I must be upfront with you about this: I am NOT a master of editing Synopses.
In fact, I still struggle with writing my own but I have a good perspective for books I’ve edited for my clients. I can see when they’re adding too much back story, if their hook actually grabs readers, and if they’ve left out anything important (because they don’t want to spoil the story – trust…
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Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
My thanks and appreciation for this piece of vital advice on a critical subject. It has given me more to think about when I prepare yet another synopsis. Hopefully, next time I shall have more success in obtaining a publisher/agent
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Good Luck with it Colin 👍😃
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The humor in the cartoon made me belly laugh, and that was a good thing. We have to laugh at the truth. Thank you!
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Welcome 😀
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I have a new release out tonight and used this for the synopsis! It was so helpful. The Amazon description is my worst task! Thank you so much.
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GREAT Suzanne – Good Luck with the New Release 😀
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Thanks for the re-blog Chris! ❤ Hope everyone finds the infographics useful 😀
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They will MJ 👍😃
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