I thought writing the novel was hard. I mean, it's taken me 5 years to get to this point. But let me tell you – doing the synopsis is hell. Figuring out how to synthesis 80.000 words into 300 and explain what the novel's central themes are along with the basic plot seems nigh on impossible. But it has to be done. I'm planning on sending the novel off for an open submission which closes in June. Not to mention a few other competitions and open submissions fighting for my attention. The work of a writer after completing the novel is never done it would seem. Of course, I also have to write a synopsis which will make agents, publishers and competition judges think my book is worth reading. Aaaaaaargh! The re-ordered novel In my bid to get to grips with the synopsis I spread the novel out on my living room floor and tried to view it as a map. This was useful as it gave me valuable insight into the structure of my novel. It also made m...
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