See the video on Jean’s blog
I’ve got about ten different ones written different summaries, synopsis or whatever for the same WIP. Yes, you heard right. I don’t like any of them, but I keep trying.
That’s why I was so excited to read this post today.
I loved howBridget from Now Novel, has a no-nonsense approach to writing a synopsis.
Hand slap to the forehead, KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) Jean.
Sometimes I need to be reminded to stop adding purple prose and keep to the facts.
Remember the synopsis is the appetizer, a teaser, something to tantalize the would be reader. Not a the CliffNotes version. If you tell them too much, they may not have an incentive to read the book.
Stick to the facts, sprinkle with a tiny bit of spice, so the synopsis won’t be bland, and stir lightly.
Now go read Bridget’s post and see if these 9 Tips help you any.
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Thank you thank you thank you at last a simple to follow how to synopsis. I hated synopsis`s at school and now perhaps I can move beyond that thanks to this article.
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Welcome Adele 😀
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Absolutely LOVED the video! Fun, but also informative.
I’ve never really thought about what’s the difference between synopsis and summary, btu it makes a lot of sense 🙂
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