Alright, nearly done with the editing of my novel and decided it was a good time to approach the dreaded synopsis. A lot of agents ask for a 1 page synopsis in the query package. Should that be courier or Time New Roman. I will be sending the requested pages of the manuscript in Courier, actually Courier Dark, I think, but as far as the 1 page synopsis, I get so much more in TNR and I could use it. Should the entire package be the same font, the query letter, the synopsis, the 5 pages? I have always done the query letter in TNR or Ariel as I don't think a letter should be in courier, but I don't know. Any thoughts?
PS-Already searching past threads on this subject, but so far havent found any on the font.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
The only thing that needs to be in Courier is what will be typeset (meaning your manuscript). You can use Times New Roman for everything else: query letter, synopsis, style sheet, bio and credits, etc.
Best wishes on your submission, Tiergan.
Posted by Tiergan (Member # 7852) on :
Thanks Kathleen.
Posted by JeanneT (Member # 5709) on :
I've never heard anyone say that anything other than the ms needs to be in Courier. I also use Courier Dark which is at least a little nicer than Courier New. I found a recommendation to use that on Robert Sawyer's excellent website.