Showing posts with label three sentence contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label three sentence contest. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Which One Would You Pick?

Okay, so I'm probably out of my mind to do this. But I need some help. I'm taking a poll. (See sidebar to vote->)

In my quest to find an agent, I've come across a little contest. And being myself, I can't resist entering. I have to come up with three compelling sentences (150 words max) that describe my finished novel. This goes into an email for the agency. The agents will then pick the twenty most compelling entries and request more of the material--meaning a jump over the slush pile. So, I kind of figure what the heck, right? An opportunity to skip that well known pile is something I just can't bring myself to pass up. Click here if you're interested in learning more.

So, now I get to reduce my 104,000 word book to three sentences. Can I do it? You tell me. The following are what I've come up with so far. My question to you is: Which one compells you to want to read the book?

1. Abigail Johnson has Healing powers, and the Gift of Sight. Though her heart bleeds for the loss of people she has loved, she’s duty bound to protect the secrets of the Gifted People. But first, she has to learn them.

2. Abigail Johnson has Healing powers, and the Gift of Sight. Abby must find ancient Keys to an underground prison and keep them from falling into the hands of those who seek to harm Abby, her people, and the rest of humanity. All this, and she finds the time to fall in love, be chased around the country, kidnapped, wounded, betrayed, and then face her worst nightmares to emerge triumphant over not just evil, but also death.

3. Abigail Johnson has Healing powers, and the Gift of Sight. Though her heart bleeds for the loss of people she has loved, she’s duty bound to protect the secrets of the Gifted People. During her quest, she finds the time to fall in love, be chased around the country, kidnapped, wounded, betrayed, and then face her worst nightmares to emerge triumphant over not just evil, but also death.


Which one would you choose? Don't forget to vote!