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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Pinneo May 12, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi there,What section would be appropriate for me to seek advice on query letters? I've been browsing the website to find this answer (so happy to have found my way here), however I have an impatient…Continue
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Robert Edward Fahey replied to the discussion 'Synopsis length' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
Tara Kerrigan Hayes replied to the discussion 'Synopsis length' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
"Thank you kindly for the responses! I will certainly research the submission guidelines of each individual agency prior to sending a query. However the guidelines for my "dream agent" is not specific. It does at least advise not to…"
Ellen T McKnight replied to the discussion 'Synopsis length' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
"Many agents post what they want on their websites. Unfortunately, not all of them want the same thing. For example, some only want a one-page query letter containing a mini-synopsis, while others want a free-standing synopsis, often of…"
Robert Edward Fahey replied to the discussion 'Synopsis length' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
"Welcome to the delirious world of jumping through agent hoops. One will say you must above all tell her which bestseller your book is like, and where it would fit on a bookstore shelf. Another will say that is totally amateurish and she'll…"
Tara Kerrigan Hayes added a discussion to the group Literary Fiction Writers
Synopsis length
I have what I naively believed to be a simple question, but apparently it is quite complicated. Basically I'm trying to determine how long my synopsis should be when sending out query letters. I've checked out the links provided here (as well as other websites) and have received information so conflicting, it's bordering on comical. But not really.First couple of sources say a query letter should be a single, solitary cover page, consisting of three concise paragraphs: a hook line, mini…See More
Sarah Pinneo replied to the discussion 'Query Letters'
"Hi Tara! The query discussion forum is here: shewrites.com/group/querycritique"
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Query Letters
Hi there,What section would be appropriate for me to seek advice on query letters? I've been browsing the website to find this answer (so happy to have found my way here), however I have an impatient six month old grunting at mommy to play with him. Figured I'd come right out and ask. Thanks!TaraSee More
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- At 10:46am on May 9, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Tara,
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