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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 reposted with some changes, mainly dealing with ...
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
Plot Synopsis Project
jpsorrow.livejournal.com — 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 ... (more) Plot Synopsis Project
 Literary Agent: Things I Don't Need to Know in a Query
Literary Agent: Things I Don't Need to Know in a Query
nathanbransford.blogspot.com — As promised on Tuesday in the word count query stats : things you don't need to include... in a query. I know it's difficult to stare at a blank screen trying to decide what to include and what not to include in a query. Is it necessary to convey a love ... (more) Literary Agent: Things I Don't Need to Know in a Query
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Mike Brotherton: SF Writer — ... is running a “query project” today with other members of the group.  I’m not participating this time around (I did the “ ...

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SF Novelists — ... (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. As an extra bit of content since I’m here, here are a couple of links to posts ...

Plot Synopsis Project II
Mike Brotherton: SF Writer — ... 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. As an extra bit of content since I’m here, here are a couple of links to posts ...

Victoria Strauss -- Tidbits
Writer Beware Blogs! — ... For those who are struggling with both tasks, here are a pair of truly useful resources, put together by author Joshua Palmatier: the Query Letter Project and the ...

Interview with Joshua Palmatier, Author of the Vacant Throne
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