More synopsis advice!

by Robin Varcoe
18th April 2016

In writing a one page synopsis for an editor/agent how would you deal with a very surprising and shocking twist at the end of a novel? Revealing the twist in the plot synopsis (which I presume you must?) will change the perception of all that came before it for the prospective editor/agent. Does it matter?

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Yep 007 but he doesn't look like he could take over the world does he!!! I am glad it helped, straight from the horse's mouth, as it were. Thanks for letting me know what you thought. Having said that, the amount of help you get from people on this site is wonderful.

Hope you are successful with your submission.

Regards Paul G

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Paul Garside
28/04/2016

Thanks Paul. Answers my question.

And he's clear, funny and human. Good to know an agent is a human being. By the 'brilliant name' you presumably mean the reference to 007's arch enemy?

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Robin Varcoe
27/04/2016

Hi Robin, if you want to see what a literary agent thinks go on utube and look for Piers Blofeld. Brilliant name and very enlightening.

let me know what you think please.

Regards Paul G

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26/04/2016