Tell the plot in three tightly written sentences. First sentence introduces the main character and what they want. Second sentence describes the obstacle (s). Third sentence hints at a possible solution. For example:
1. A little girl packs a goodie basket and heads off to lunch with her beloved granny.
2. Along the way she meets a conniving stranger who plots murder and menu.
3. Will the child’s quick thinking, glib tongue, and high-decibel shrieking save granny and herself from becoming lunch items?
Exception to this rule is if the agent wants something else, like title, word count, where you heard of them, and/or your recipe for deviled eggs. Give them what they want even if it deviates from my suggestions.
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