I guess the point of what I’m saying above is that it’s not so much about story as about writing something that showcases the characters, tone, and ‘gist’ of the book. If you can write a synopsis that does all three of those things, then by all mean, get going. But, I find that for the most part, the skill sets for being a great creative writer and writing great synopses are not necessarily the same thing. I know that I’m pretty lousy at synopsis writing myself.

So, write what you can write well, that really conveys what you’re going for with the project, rather than what you think they need or want.

You mentioned that your package would normally contain a multi-page synopsis. What if you’re submitting to a publisher where you don’t have a previous relationship and they ask for no more than a one page pitch? Is that first page in the TUMOR document all you would typically include or would it a shorter version of the synopsis you mentioned?

Thanks in advance. Loving the book so far.