Get Published By Crafting a Killer Synopsis, Query Letter & Pitch
Learn the System That Has Generated More than 50 Book Contracts for One Author.
"This is a MUST-HAVE practical, easy to follow blueprint for crafting synopses, queries and pitches for children’s books (novels, non-fiction, and picture books, even series)!"
- Viver I.
"A great presentation filled with actionable tips. I'll be doing a great deal of rewriting tomorrow!"
- Jane D.
You have only seconds to persuade an editor or agent
to consider your manuscript query.
Don't Blow It.
Her regal superpower?
Using those few seconds to deliver a magical synopsis that stops editors and agents in their tracks.
In this all-new workshop, Linda will teach you — step-by-step — exactly how she crafts her amazing synopses.
And how she then transforms them into query letters and pitches that have generated contract after contract after contract.
In today's publishing world, where overwhelmed professionals have only a few brief seconds to consider your submission, the synopsis is everything.
Many publishing houses and literary agencies require a synopsis as a prerequisite to submitting a manuscript.
That's a terrifying thought for most writers. But for you, it's an unbelievable opportunity.
You see, if you can boil the things that make your manuscript special into a few short, compelling paragraphs, your chances of getting published (or represented by an agent) do this:
And once you've created your synopsis, you can use it to generate powerful query letters, online pitches, "elevator pitches" and much, much more.
But writing the perfect synopsis can be brutally difficult. How in the world can you distill the passion, the effort, the spark of creativity that infuses your manuscript into just a few short paragraphs?
To be honest, the vast majority of writers have no idea how to create a synopsis, and their careers flounder as a result.
But not yours. Not if you listen to the Queen. 👸
"Thank you so much, Linda, for the wonderful workshop! It was awesome. I just finished a picture book and need to write my synopsis, query, and pitch!"
- Sherry K.
During this 90+ minute workshop, Linda shares her 4 Step System to create a magical, masterful synopsis for your work, whether it's a picture book, chapter book, middle grade or YA novel, or nonfiction
And then she'll show you how to use your synopsis to build out powerful query letters and online pitches that get results.
Linda's had more than 50 books published using this system. And now she's ready to teach it to you.
This 90 minute+ workshop that will guide you through the process of creating the perfect synopsis, query letter and pitch for all of your manuscripts.
In this comprehensive class you'll learn:
- Linda's simple, but immensely powerful 4 Step System to create a synopsis for picture books, chapter books, novels and nonfiction.
- How to transform that synopsis into an effective query letter and manuscript pitch.
- How to understand the differences between a synopsis, query letter and pitch - and how to know the best way to use each.
- How to choose the best details from your manuscript to build the synopsis. Learn what you should include - and what needs to be left out.
- How to fill out online submission forms for maximum impact.
- How to use Linda's 4 Step System to determine if a manuscript is actually ready to be submitted.
- Why learning to love synopsis creation will give you a massive advantage over other writers.
...and much more.
That's a lot of powerful information in one workshop, and you can count on Linda to make it all easy to follow and easy to put directly into action.
You'll also get a detailed, comprehensive PDF handout to accompany the session that you can refer to while on your journey. It includes a the 4 Step System template, resources and more.
Your Instructor
Linda Joy Singleton is the author of over 55 books for kids about animals, mermaids, aliens, clones, psychics, ghosts, and puzzling mysteries.
She wrote her first story at age 8 about a cat named Taben. At 14, she submitted short stories to teen magazines.
Her most recent picture books are from Amicus Books: CRANE & CRANE and SUN & SON, with a 3rd book in this homonym series, KID & KID scheduled for 2025.
Her middle-grades are Curious Cat Spy Club mystery series, and a futuristic mystery, MEMORY TRAP.
Almost all of Linda's books are the result of using the 4 Step Synopsis System that she developed.
Here's What's Included:
"Linda deciphers the mysteries of writing a book synopsis, query letter, and elevator pitch in simple actionable steps, and practical examples."
- Geraldine O.