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How to Write Synopses that Editors and Agents Want to Read

Posted on March 16, 2018 by ACFW

by Lara Helmling Synopsis. I imagine that some of you hear that word and decide you need to vacuum the living room. To reduce your beloved novel down to a 500-word summary is almost more than you can bear. I … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded S-Word

Posted on October 16, 2015 by ACFW

By Bonnie Calhoun There is nothing in this writing world that can elicit more dread and loathing than saying the simple word ‘synopsis.’ The definitions of the word range from ‘a brief summary or general survey of something’ to ‘an … Continue reading →

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