The Synopsis for Query Letters

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft
2013
Featuring Ann Garvin

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Agents Amy Burkhardt, Cari Hawks, Denise Dietz, and Jeff Gerecke explain what makes a synopsis stand out in a query letter. They share how they evaluate submissions and what helps them decide when a manuscript is worth reading in full.

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