On Writing #8: Drafting Cover Letter Blurbs and Synopses, Or How to Realize You Can't Really Write

[sboydtaylor]

Ever wondered why writers complain endlessly about writing that novel blurb on the cover letter, or writing the synopsis that every agent says are standard for the industry, but every agent also says must be a different length? (C'mon guys! Are they supposed to be 1 or 2 or 3 or 5 or 8 or 10 pages, anyway

Comments

[wbledbetter]

I can see that once I get ready to write those two dreaded things, I will be poking you for copies of yours for an example.

[sboydtaylor]

Well, they may be terrible examples. Until I actually SELL a book, any and all advice I give is all unproven theory ;)

[therinth]

Nothing is more painful than a 3 page synopsis. (Wait -- maybe a 1 pg synopsis is ;).)

[anonymous]

So. When can we expect this novel? Will you post any excerpts on the internet?

[sboydtaylor]

Well, I'm still trying to get an agent so I can sell the darn thing. But I've been considering putting some excerpts up soon.

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