Two handy articles on how to write a synopsis.
How to Write a One-Page Synopsis by Susan Dennard :: Pub Crawl
How to Write a Synopsis and Pitch :: Erin Bowman
“I think the mistake that many people make, a mistake even some who are trying to write for young readers make, is one of ‘othering.’ We cannot believe that children are yet human beings, that they have serious and complex inner lives and thus that serious and complex literature can serve them.”
The Lonely Prawn :: Marion Dane Bauer
“It would seem everyone judges creativity by its net worth. But as individuals, we don’t have to. Nothing is ever wasted.”
Creativity and the Ego :: Helping Writers Become Authors
“I set myself some lofty goals and I failed to meet most of them. I wanted to finish revising my next book. I wanted to brainstorm and outline a new book. I wanted to finish crocheting a scarf for a friend’s birthday. I started the month wanting to explore new projects and imagined a very productive and inspired month. Instead, it was a slog. Instead, I explored very little, and I ended the month feeling like an utter failure, despite the fact that I had accomplished quite a bit. It just wasn’t as much as I wanted to accomplish. It just didn’t look the way I wanted it to look.”
Five Ways to Fail Better :: Valerie Geary
“Agents get rejected, too. We understand the pain. We often offer on projects that we are deeply passionate about, feel we’ve made a strong connection with the author, and end up being passed over for another agent.”
Things to Remember About the World of Agenting :: Nelson Agency
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