First Person Synopsis
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First Person Synopsis
I know a first-person query is frowned upon, but what about a first person synopsis? I've read some conflicting views on this, but I haven't seen anything resembling the semi-squishy facts of this whole endeavor. Any thoughts?
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Re: First Person Synopsis
Strictly third person is the way to go. No gimmicks. It's the author summarizing the story for a prospective reader/agent.
Re: First Person Synopsis
Agree with DTW (as always!). The one suggestion I would offer is that you try writing it "in character" as it were. How would your protagonist describe it in the third person?
I found that early drafts of my synopsis seemed clinical, and even the most critical plot points lacked drama. Then I tried writing it as a character rather than an author, and suddenly the stakes seemed higher and the writing got much better.
Good luck!
I found that early drafts of my synopsis seemed clinical, and even the most critical plot points lacked drama. Then I tried writing it as a character rather than an author, and suddenly the stakes seemed higher and the writing got much better.
Good luck!
Sam Thomas
Author of The Midwife's Story: A Mystery due out from St. Martin's Press in 2013
Website: http://www.samthomasbooks.com
Team Blog= http://bloodygoodread.blogspot.com
Author of The Midwife's Story: A Mystery due out from St. Martin's Press in 2013
Website: http://www.samthomasbooks.com
Team Blog= http://bloodygoodread.blogspot.com
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