One thing I learnt from Maureen is my Synopsis is actually the Blurb. I wrote a short summary on what the story is about, similar to what you read on the back cover of a book - this is called a Blurb. i have worked on my Blurb to make it more intersting now I know that this is what it is.
Maureen explained that a Synopsis is more like a Spoiler. Basically, the Publisher/Agent wants to know what they are investing in before they read the full manuscript. You have to tell them everything from start to finish in chronologoical order. I've decided to write mine whilst creating my final drafts of drift. This way, I know I won't leave anything out.
I also looked at writing my Letter of Enquiry. It is expensive to send your manuscript to every agent (or publisher) so generally you send an enquiry first to see if they would like to read it or not. You should check the Agent/Publishers preference for what they like to recieve.
I am really pleased with how it looks. It was a refreshing change from proofing the final version of Drift. Got to get cracking otherwise these query letters, synopsis and blub will never get used.
Maureen explained that a Synopsis is more like a Spoiler. Basically, the Publisher/Agent wants to know what they are investing in before they read the full manuscript. You have to tell them everything from start to finish in chronologoical order. I've decided to write mine whilst creating my final drafts of drift. This way, I know I won't leave anything out.
I also looked at writing my Letter of Enquiry. It is expensive to send your manuscript to every agent (or publisher) so generally you send an enquiry first to see if they would like to read it or not. You should check the Agent/Publishers preference for what they like to recieve.
I am really pleased with how it looks. It was a refreshing change from proofing the final version of Drift. Got to get cracking otherwise these query letters, synopsis and blub will never get used.
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