If someone is asking for a synopsis, do they want to know how the story turns out? Are you supposed to maintain some suspense to make them want to buy your novel for publication so they find out what happens?
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Connie Neil - Jun 26, 2009 12:43:18 pm PDT #1781 of 6690
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Barb - Jun 26, 2009 12:45:25 pm PDT #1782 of 6690
“Not dead yet!”
A synopsis that's designed to sell a story? Yes. You absolutely want to have the twists, turns, and most assuredly the ending. It's a pet peeve of editors and agents, when writers submit a synopsis without an ending. At the very least, it causes them to doubt your ability to plot a complete story arc.
Connie Neil - Jun 26, 2009 12:50:54 pm PDT #1783 of 6690
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Are there objections if the twists and turns in the synopsis don't appear in the final project, replaced with hopefully better twists and turns? I'm thinking if an editor falls in love with a particular twist.
Amy - Jun 26, 2009 12:53:44 pm PDT #1784 of 6690
Because books.
Are there objections if the twists and turns in the synopsis don't appear in the final project, replaced with hopefully better twists and turns?
It depends what it is. If you're changing characters or huge plot points wholesale, then that's something you need to address with the editor before going ahead with it, *if* you've sold the book on proposal.
Barb - Jun 26, 2009 12:55:57 pm PDT #1785 of 6690
“Not dead yet!”
What happens after you write it doesn't generally matter as much. If an editor really loves something that was in the synopsis that didn't make it into the final version, they might ask about-- maybe ask if there's a way you can work it back in. That's what revisions are for.
And what Amy said.
Beverly - Jun 26, 2009 7:34:22 pm PDT #1786 of 6690
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Gud, fwiw, I like your style better for the story you're telling, too.
Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 12:04:44 pm PDT #1787 of 6690
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Is there any sort of discussion board/forum for children's book writers? I would love to check one out. Any recs?
Barb - Jun 28, 2009 12:10:33 pm PDT #1788 of 6690
“Not dead yet!”
Verla Kay's Blue Board, seems to be the big one, Allyson.
Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 12:17:16 pm PDT #1789 of 6690
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
oooh! Thanks!
Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 4:47:04 pm PDT #1790 of 6690
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
My agent has concerns about me writing another essay collection in this market, which breaks my heart. That's my joy! I figure it will take me about 6-9 months to put together enough solid essays, a decent proposal, and to keep a watchful eye on the market. I just remain hopeful.
I truly am ignorant on the children's market and where Sam falls within it. All my reading of the market is all, WOE TO THE TALKING ANIMAL STORY.
Publishing is such a doom and gloom business.
I fully expect to keep a full time job for the rest of my life, and not be a literary star.
But the gloominess is starting to wear on me.