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How To Write A Plot Synopsis For An Agent

How To Write A Plot Synopsis For An Agent

Continuing in our series on getting your work ready for a literary agent.

Nikesh Shukla
Apr 28, 2023
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There are different types of plot synopsis. There is the one you might write for yourself, to help you write the book. And there are synopses that some agents ask for alongside the submission. I’ve worked in an agency reading synopses and I have some thoughts on how to make them readable and an enjoyable experience for a literary agent.

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