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jpsorrow.livejournal.com - 9/12/2008
Plot Synopsis Project
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A few weeks ago, after I posted the question/interview about plot synopsis and my answers, Chaz Brenchley [info]desperance suggested that perhaps someone should post examples of the plot synopses they used to sell their novels, the ones that were for books already published and out there. I ...
scbutler.livejournal.com - 9/19/2008
Synopsis Project Part II
— scbutler.livejournal.com — I'm actually going to post two synopses, both on my current WIP, Avender in America. Both are... still in the working stage, though the longer one has been shown to my editor. Given that the idea is a little different from the normal fantasy tropes, he ... (more) Synopsis Project Part II
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wyrdsmiths.blogspot.com - 9/19/2008
The Plot Synopsis Strikes Back
— wyrdsmiths.blogspot.com — As part of Joshua Palmatier's Plot Synopsis Project II I'm posting the proposal synopsis for CodeSpell, the... third book in the WebMage series. Links to other writers synopses will be at the bottom of this post. For my full thoughts on how to write one ... (more) The Plot Synopsis Strikes Back
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jpsorrow.livejournal.com - 9/12/2008
Writing: Query Project!
— jpsorrow.livejournal.com — Hey, all! A while ago, when I ran the Plot Synopsis Project, it was suggested that I... also do a Query Project. I didn’t have the time then to organize it, but I’ve put something together now. What you’ll find here (from me) is an old post that I’ve ... (more) Writing: Query Project!
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SF Novelists Query Project
Mike Brotherton: SF Writer — ... ” today with other members of the group.  I’m not participating this time around (I did the “synopsis project” a few months back) because I never had to write a killer, selling query letter.  Hit the link if you want to see real query letters that successful sf novelists used to help sell real books. ...

The Query Project
SF Novelists — ... ” today with other members of the group. I’m not participating this time around (I did the “synopsis project” a few months back) because I never had to write a killer, selling query letter. Hit the link if you want to see query letters that successful sf novelists used to help sell real books. ...

Plot Synopsis Project II
SF Novelists — ... Project II. Paticipants include: Joshua Palmatier Alma Alexander (Will post on the 20th instead.) Sam Butler Diana Pharaoh Francis Daryl Gregory Simon Haynes Jay Lake’s comments and his synopses Kelly McCullough Jeri Smith-Ready Jennifer Stevenson Edward Willett Joshua’s first Synopsis Project is here. I added a synopsis late, here. Joshua’s Query Letter Project is ...

Plot Synopsis Project II
Mike Brotherton: SF Writer — ... Synopsis Project II. Paticipants include: Joshua Palmatier Alma Alexander (Will post on the 20th instead.) Sam Butler Diana Pharaoh Francis Daryl Gregory Simon Haynes Jay Lake’s comments and his synopses Kelly McCullough Jeri Smith-Ready Jennifer Stevenson Edward Willett Joshua’s first Synopsis Project is here. I added a synopsis late, here. Joshua’s Query Letter Project is here ...

Plot Synopsis Project II
Mike Brotherton: SF Writer — ... Synopsis Project II. Paticipants include: Joshua Palmatier Alma Alexander (Will post on the 20th instead.) Sam Butler Diana Pharaoh Francis Daryl Gregory Simon Haynes Jay Lake’s comments and his synopses Kelly McCullough Jeri Smith-Ready Jennifer Stevenson Edward Willett Joshua’s first Synopsis Project is here. I added a synopsis late, here. Joshua’s Query Letter Project is here ...

Victoria Strauss -- Tidbits
Writer Beware Blogs! — ... and the Plot Synopsis Project. At these links, you can read examples of query letters and plot synopses that actually sold books. The focus is on speculative fiction authors, but the basic principles are pretty much the same no matter what field or genre you write in. ...

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