A 100 word hook. Let's practice for the 15th of Dec.

[expatbrat]

The next crapametre requires a hundred word hook. You guys want to do some practice? Post your 100 word hook and then others can comment on it.

[maddythemad]

Hey, expatbrat, there's a thread about this running under SYW, query forum. Also, Miss Snark has extended the hooks to a maximum of 250 words. Should make our jobs easier. ;)

[aghast]

is this 100word query or 100word actual beginning of a book

[expatbrat]

Maddy - thanks. I'll check out the thread in SYW. Anyone else who wants to practice, I'll see you in SYW.

[ChaosTitan]

is this 100word query or 100word actual beginning of a book

Neither.

As I understand it, a hook is more like the back cover blurb of a paperback. Tells you the main character, the main conflict, and gives an idea of the plot. It's a "hook" becauase it grabs the reader and makes them want to read your book.

[FennelGiraffe]

is this 100word query or 100word actual beginning of a bookSee the FAQ (http://crapometeriv.blogspot.com/2006/10/happy-hooker-crapometer-faq-1.html). It sounds to me like she wants the "meat" of the query, without it being a complete query letter.

[aghast]

ah i see, she wants the brief synopsis - the pitch in a query letter - some people do call it the backcover blurb synopsis - very well, this should be fun

[icerose]

At least she bumped it up to 250 word allowance. :e2writer:

[Jack_Roberts]

I can't wait!