tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post9140398770539856536..comments2024-03-29T05:54:33.136-04:00Comments on Authoress: Submissions For Our Third and Final Logline Critique RoundAuthoresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-16785953524580789852013-10-22T14:39:10.938-04:002013-10-22T14:39:10.938-04:00Hi Authoress,
I appreciate the input.
I guess ...Hi Authoress, <br /><br />I appreciate the input. <br /><br />I guess the trick is striking a balance between being more specific and giving it all away.<br /><br />So, back to the drawing board...<br /><br />:)Jennifer R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-83345101667914581442013-10-22T13:25:35.411-04:002013-10-22T13:25:35.411-04:00Jennifer -- Unlike a jacketflap, which is meant to...Jennifer -- Unlike a jacketflap, which is meant to draw in a reader without divulging anything too big, the logline is meant to grab the attention of an agent or editor.<br /><br />Having said that, you shouldn't have to divulge anything too huge if you stick to the character-goal-conflict-consequence formula.<br /><br />I am absolutely not a logline expert at all, but as far as divulging too much to an agent or editor, it's not a big deal.Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-87285499516888926332013-10-21T18:57:04.178-04:002013-10-21T18:57:04.178-04:00I have a question about giving away plot twists in...I have a question about giving away plot twists in your logline.<br />I was lucky enough to get into the last critique round and all my comments said that I was not being specific enough with the stakes and my main character’s goal. However my MS is a mystery (think Rebecca Stead’s WHEN YOU REACH ME) so if I do get specific, it will be a major plot spoiler. Is it okay for your logline to divulge things that are only given away late in the manuscript?<br />Jennifer R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-15661291999476874122013-10-21T10:57:21.998-04:002013-10-21T10:57:21.998-04:00Thank you! Thank you! Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-25824077317402042962013-10-21T10:14:53.876-04:002013-10-21T10:14:53.876-04:00Done! Waiting with fingers crossed. And thanks aga...Done! Waiting with fingers crossed. And thanks again for this opportunity.amhogganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831363893894165135noreply@blogger.com