I'm going to be entering my story in a Premise Contest.
The contest is put on by the one and only Marcher Lord Press, the leading publisher of Christian Speculative Fiction. The idea is to see if readers would be interested in reading my story based on my premise. The first round is based entirely on a 20-word blurb.
What that means, is in twenty words, I have to make my book sound like the most exciting thing out there! I have to encompass the gist of the story and the excitement and tension all in twenty words.
I NEED HELP!
Here are some of the ideas I've come up with so far. Would you, as a reader, want to read my book based on any of these?
I've put a poll on the sidebar. Please vote for your favorite! Also, if you have a new suggestion, or a way to tweak one of the blurbs I've come up with, please write it in the comment section!
Thanks!
1. Emma's dream of searching for dragons is coming true--but how far will she go to prove what she knows?
2. Emma's going to prove dragons exist if it kills her--but what if her search threatens the people she loves?
3. The Organization--Emma has no idea who they are; why are they trying to stop her from proving dragons exist?
4. The most important things in Emma's life--faith and proving dragons exist--Nik hates. Why does she still love him?
5. Despite the threat from a mysterous Organization, Emma is determined to prove dragons exist...but at what cost?
I can't edit the poll because people have already voted, but I got a suggestion to not start with a question, so if your vote is for #6 or #7, just mention it in the comments. Thanks!
6. Proof of dragons exists, and Emma can find it...but the cost may be greater than she's willing to pay.
7. Emma intends to prove dragons exist, but there are those who will try to stop her, no matter the cost.
Okay, go vote! Thanks again for your help!
F, H & S Part Two Continued Again
3 years ago
11 comments:
My vote is number 2!
Great job, Av!
Avily, I hesitate when I read fiction that begins with a question. It feels too tenative. Perhaps beginning with a strong statement that suggests a question is more what pulls me in. ie What she held in her hand was proof. The dried ichor on the scale as large as her head was not an artifact.
Just a suggestion-I like the story idea
Thanks for the suggestion Anonymous!!!
I already voted for 1&2, but I'd also like to cast a vote for #6. I think it sounds quite engaging, and is a statement instead of a question.
Okay, I like the "no question" idea. ANONO has a great ie!!!!
So then I agree with Natros. #6
I vote for five, Avily. I think it's the most succinct, and the stakes seem higher. Just my opinion, of course...not worth much! Keep us posted, okay? :)
I did the vote for #2: Emma's going to prove dragons exist if it kills her--but what if her search threatens the people she loves?
I'm not real fond of having questions, though. Instead of a question you could have but it may threaten those she loves. Or something like that.
7. Emma intends to prove dragons exist, but there are those who will try to stop her, no matter the cost.
This is the one I like best for two reasons: She's going to prove that dragons exist and it hints to trouble because I want to know who is stopping her and why.
So if you can combine those two elements, then I think that's the best hook. :-) Good luck!
#2
Not that you need more options :) but I like #2 (with a few little tweaks)
Question Version
Emma will prove dragons exist even if They kill her--but how much, and who, will the search cost her?
Statement Version
Emma will prove dragons exist even if They kill her--but standing against them may cost more than she knows.
Thanks all!
I officially sent in my info. I ended up going with #2 because that's what I got the most positive feedback on.
I really appreciate all of you voting and giving me your thoughts! Thanks!!!
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