Another slow step
- Making a move - Kathryn Wright (flickr)
You may remember that before Christmas I had made plans to get my two novels submitted to agents. I even considered sending some out over the Christmas break but of course, this wasn’t to be. Here I am three weeks into the new year and I’ve only just written a draft for my first novel’s synopsis.
Even worse – having briefly rescanned chapter three I think it may need another edit. I have run out of fingers to count how many edits the first novel has been through but such is life.
Anyway. The synopsis is my focus for now and I’ve sent the first draft out to a few close friends and family members for their review. A slow trickle of feedback has begun and immediately the request has paid off. In one fell swoop my sister has made it so much snappier and my Dad has promised to show me his and Mum’s comments when we next meet up. I just hope that all of the suggestions turn out to be good ones and that none of them clash. We shall see.
When I have taken on board the comments I may also post two versions for my readers to compare and contrast. It’s all terribly exciting! I think I might make a start on the synopsis for novel number two. Yes, that’s right, the one I haven’t even edited yet!
I can’t decide if I feel brave or crazy! Maybe that’ll depend on the results? I will keep you updated and if I find any good resources for synopsis writing I will let you know.
