However, agents don't always agree on the best length for the long
version of a book synopsis.
As you'll soon see, you're going to need two or three different
versions of your book synopsis for literary agents, depending which book genre, or book genres, your book fits into.
If your book fits into one of the following book genres (fiction, memoir, or narrative nonfiction) you should write two different
versions of your book synopsis for literary agents.
You should include the short
version of your book synopsis in your query letter.
Every version of your book synopsis will do the same job.
If your book fits into a nonfiction book category that isn't listed above, you should also create two
versions of your book synopsis for literary agents.
And the longer
version of your book synopsis should be 1 - 2 pages.
Use the long
version of your book synopsis in your book proposal.
Always submit the short
version of your book synopsis to literary agents when they ask for one, unless they specifically ask for the longer version.
Not exact matches
On the list
of your
books, include title, subtitle, ISBN (s),
versions it is availble in (Paperback, hardcover, library, audio, ebook, pdf, etc.),
synopsis, awards, reviews.