Ugh. It’s so hard to write synopses. I spent all my free time tonight writing one, so it doesn’t look like I’m going to get more than a couple hundred words (if that) in To Search the Starry Sea.
It’s a necessary evil, though–so many agents and editors require it. Now that I’ve got a one-page synopsis down for Genesis Earth, I can start submitting more liberally. I’m sure, though, that it needs tweaking before it’s ready to send out.
For that reason, I’m uploading it to this blog, so you guys can take a look. I’ve got to warn you, though, there are SPOILERS in this document–so please, don’t read it unless you were one of my first readers! You all know who you are. Here it is:
10-3 march one-page synopsis 4.0.
What do you think? Let me know in the comments. And thanks!
You did a good job. I’m a little mortified to think I’ll have to write a synopsis like that for CSH.
One problem:
“The ghost ship arrives soon after them, and ignoring Terra’s objections, Michael determines to explore the interior.”
Keep in mind you called the ship the “alien ship,” so the term ghost ship for someone who hasn’t read your story comes out of no where. Call it one or the other, not both. Other than that, it’s great.