Sadly, I think we sometimes overestimate the value of a full request.

Agree with that, Trilby, and like Casey, have learned this the hard way...

Me too, Caroline!

In the light of this, have a look at our latest initiative- Cornerstones Literary Consultancy will pick 3 synopses and first five pages to critique by 28 January- given how vital these are in attracting an agent/publisher to the next stage, give it a go;
http://www.writewords.org.uk/forum/44_315823.asp