I've nearly finished the latest revision of the first book of a trilogy and before I start sending out query emails and letters, I'd be grateful for some advice about whether or not it would be a good idea to -
1.mention that it's the first book of a trilogy.
2.include the synopses of the second and third books when I'm sending out queries (especially by snail mail).
I have been told (by published writer friends) that it's a good idea because it lets the agent/publisher know I'm serious enough about writing that I've actually planned the other books (I actually have sample chapters for the second and third books available, too).
On the other hand, I have also heard (also from other writer friends) that it's not a good idea as it might make an agent or publisher feel that they have to commit to all three books instead of just the first one initially.
1.mention that it's the first book of a trilogy.
2.include the synopses of the second and third books when I'm sending out queries (especially by snail mail).
I have been told (by published writer friends) that it's a good idea because it lets the agent/publisher know I'm serious enough about writing that I've actually planned the other books (I actually have sample chapters for the second and third books available, too).
On the other hand, I have also heard (also from other writer friends) that it's not a good idea as it might make an agent or publisher feel that they have to commit to all three books instead of just the first one initially.
