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Man, it seems like so long but, like a 9-month pregnancy, I'm sure it will fly by.
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Well it is giving birth to something, and the labour involved may seem as painful at times.Writetrack wrote:Man, it seems like so long but, like a 9-month pregnancy, I'm sure it will fly by.
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LOL...if that aint the truth...
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It sure is, Rick. Particularly if you get your entry in early.
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Boooy Howdy... half way through Ch16 of 21, but I do have half of Ch19 finished already... I am getting there. But talk about brain strain.BreathFreshAir wrote:Well it is giving birth to something, and the labour involved may seem as painful at times.Writetrack wrote:Man, it seems like so long but, like a 9-month pregnancy, I'm sure it will fly by.
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I was gonna enter this year, but isn't happening yet...
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I'm half-way through my synopsis. Had to write the ending to find out where my MC's were headed and how they got there. LOL
Win or not, I'm excited to be entering this year. I WILL have it done in time.
Win or not, I'm excited to be entering this year. I WILL have it done in time.
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I'm working on mine, too. I debated as to whether or not to give it a go, but finally decided I would.
The "polishing" of my first chapter is going fairly well, but I'm having a bit more trouble with the synopsis.
Deb, maybe you could post (in all your "spare time" ) a bit about what you look for in a synopsis?
Things I'm wondering are:
--How long you like it to be
--Do you like it written (as I've read in articles on synopsis-writing) in third person, present tense?
--Anything you like to see specifically included and/or excluded?
etc...
Any extra info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Shelley
The "polishing" of my first chapter is going fairly well, but I'm having a bit more trouble with the synopsis.
Deb, maybe you could post (in all your "spare time" ) a bit about what you look for in a synopsis?
Things I'm wondering are:
--How long you like it to be
--Do you like it written (as I've read in articles on synopsis-writing) in third person, present tense?
--Anything you like to see specifically included and/or excluded?
etc...
Any extra info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Shelley
Shelley - unless they've changed the rules, the synopsis can't be more than 500 words. That's all I can help you withkahoosbt wrote:I'm working on mine, too. I debated as to whether or not to give it a go, but finally decided I would.
The "polishing" of my first chapter is going fairly well, but I'm having a bit more trouble with the synopsis.
Deb, maybe you could post (in all your "spare time" ) a bit about what you look for in a synopsis?
Things I'm wondering are:
--How long you like it to be
Thanks!
Shelley
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Oh dear! I'm in trouble, how do I compact a 70,000 word novel synopsis into 500 words? AAAARGH!itsjoanne wrote:Shelley - unless they've changed the rules, the synopsis can't be more than 500 words. That's all I can help you withkahoosbt wrote:I'm working on mine, too. I debated as to whether or not to give it a go, but finally decided I would.
The "polishing" of my first chapter is going fairly well, but I'm having a bit more trouble with the synopsis.
Deb, maybe you could post (in all your "spare time" ) a bit about what you look for in a synopsis?
Things I'm wondering are:
--How long you like it to be
Thanks!
Shelley
Someone grab me some VERY LARGE scissors!
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Thanks, Joanne, but EEEEK!!!
I agree with Karlene, LOL!
Most of the sites I looked at mentioned 1-3 pages. I hadn't rechecked the rules for the page turner yet (but would have before sending it in.)
All of which brings up another question. I've been writing my synopsis as I'd seen in examples...basically a summary of the main plot line of the entire book, including "giving away" the ending. But if it's to be that much shorter should it be more in the style of back cover or dust jacket copy...i.e. more of a "teaser"?
I'm fine with however Deb wants it...I'm just glad I checked!
And I can certainly understand Deb not wanting huge long synopses since she's going to have so much to read / judge as it is!
I'll adapt...isn't that what writers do?
Shelley
I agree with Karlene, LOL!
Most of the sites I looked at mentioned 1-3 pages. I hadn't rechecked the rules for the page turner yet (but would have before sending it in.)
All of which brings up another question. I've been writing my synopsis as I'd seen in examples...basically a summary of the main plot line of the entire book, including "giving away" the ending. But if it's to be that much shorter should it be more in the style of back cover or dust jacket copy...i.e. more of a "teaser"?
I'm fine with however Deb wants it...I'm just glad I checked!
And I can certainly understand Deb not wanting huge long synopses since she's going to have so much to read / judge as it is!
I'll adapt...isn't that what writers do?
Shelley
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I was wondering the same things, then googled "synopsis". What Shelley is explaining is what I found too. I can adapt too if need be, I'll need really really large, very sharp scissors though.
But I CAN do this thing.
But I CAN do this thing.
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