The Publication Path
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RIGGGGGHTY OH. I'm trekking down that path of finding an agent
and getting published. Sounds really simple doesn't it?
Here's my plan. 1. Create a full blown, knock your socks off
submission. 2. Send to agent 3. Sign to agent. 4. Write a bit
more. 5. Find a publisher. 6. Get published...
So far we are on phase 1 / 2. It's been sent to a couple of
agents, and the submission is there and waiting. Being the
perfectionist I am I fear it's not good enough.
Just for kicks, I’ve decided to publish the Blurb to my first
novel: Big Drama, Small Life... Jumping into that great fat ocean
of 'CHICK LIT'...yeah well, chick lit is finding it's dark
side... let's rock on...
Feel free to give constructive criticism... you may think of me
as a brand new cutie little bunny rabbit, I’m damn well
FRAGILE...lol, not quite, my skin is reasonably thick but please
no one throw me to the lions!!!!!
Big Drama, Small Life - How one modern lady turns life upside down in order to start again.
We join Jessica, a 17 year old modern day lady on the start of her adult journey through life. A very personal and at times devastating path that Jessica weaves which will leave you reaching for the tissues. You’ll find yourself embroiled in her life as if it was your own, and when the rollercoaster spins out of control you’ll beg her to find the exit. Excitement and entertainment lie ahead, but be warned when she draws you into her deepest and darkest thoughts you’ll have no where to hide.
Embarking upon an affair with a married footballer was never part of her plan, and falling in love was not even on the scale. Marring a man ten years her senior, with mountains of baggage seemed like a good idea at the time. Professionally Jessica soars, making her first million at 21 and living the high life in the Lake District.
With her husband and his ex wife looming in the background, will she win the fight to claim what’s rightfully hers or will they take it all? Jessica’s life has gone too far out of control, and she only has herself to blame. It’s time to take her life, turn it upside down with one enormous force, totally destroy it and start all over again. It’s time to rip up the life map and create a new one!
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The other thing, though, is this part of the submission? They will not normally ask for a blurb. They do want a synopsis, which, of course, is a much more detailed outline of the story from start to devastating, surprise finish that shows you have a progressing plot with conflict resolution, character development and so on.
You like using metaphor, which is good. Just be careful not to get carried away. Roller-coaster (good), but 'spins out of control' (isn't that a roundabout?) and then 'find the exit' (em... hall of mirrors? maze?) Full marks for seeing the opportunity to use metaphor, but just just make sure you think it through thoroughly.
If you'd like some pointers, you'l find some very helpful threads on here on submissions; synopses, in particular. Your obvious enthusiasm will stand you in good stead as you work on getting it the best it can be. Write on, Rebecca.
Marrying someone with mountains of baggage? Good luck!
Tony - fair play about the 3rd person, considering few agencies want real character descriptions need to work on bringing her into the blub. Which is recommended however few specifically ask for it. Carloe Blake seems quite big on them, well that's the opinion formed from swallowing 'from pitch to publication'!.
Your correct are on metaphor situation, it's one of them where I run with it and don't really think about it later! - proof reader required HAHA!
Mike - i'm always right!
:-D
Good luck with your book.
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