Hi
I e-mailed a publisher with a question about submitting the first book in a series. The books are not stand alone and the HEA only happens at the end of the last book. She's asked me to send the book and a 1-2 page series overview. Of course, I am happy to do so, however, her e-mail says "don't send synopsis". I thought an overview was the same as a synopsis so now I'm not sure how to tackle this. I googled and got a list of synopsis help.
So… A bullet point list of characters and the main conflict and resolution in each book? A blurb-type exposition of the action in each instalment? Should I think of an overview as a synopsis with everything but the main thrust of each book, the characters and how these weave together to the climax at book 3 chopped off?
Any insight would be much appreciated.
I e-mailed a publisher with a question about submitting the first book in a series. The books are not stand alone and the HEA only happens at the end of the last book. She's asked me to send the book and a 1-2 page series overview. Of course, I am happy to do so, however, her e-mail says "don't send synopsis". I thought an overview was the same as a synopsis so now I'm not sure how to tackle this. I googled and got a list of synopsis help.
So… A bullet point list of characters and the main conflict and resolution in each book? A blurb-type exposition of the action in each instalment? Should I think of an overview as a synopsis with everything but the main thrust of each book, the characters and how these weave together to the climax at book 3 chopped off?
Any insight would be much appreciated.
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