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Expectations versus Reality in Fiction Summaries

Posted on September 19, 2014 by J. Sevick

When we read the summary on the back of a book, or in a promotion for the book, or hear someone else talk about it—we instantly form a vague picture of what we expect the book to be. Hearing about … Continue reading →

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Summary Outlines

Posted on June 24, 2014 by J. Sevick

Between the idea and the draft, there’s the constant struggle between the need to plan and the desire to just start writing—depending on what sort of writer you are, of course. If you’re someone who simply cannot know what’s going … Continue reading →

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Using the Elevator Pitch to Craft Your Story

Posted on June 16, 2014 by J. Sevick

You may never be so lucky (or unlucky, depending on your anxiety levels) as to pitch an agent your book in an elevator. The idea of the pitch is generally boiled down to a one-sentence summary meant to entice them … Continue reading →

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