How to write a Synopsis!

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First of all what the heck is a synopsis?  

To many of us it is a book blurb, it is what we write to get a readers interest.  Many are found on the back of a book.  However, there is much more to this than many realise.

Synopsis is a brief detailed statement of something. It could be for a book, an assignment a presentation etc.  For Authors, it the bare bones of a story. A bit like using your plot if you are a writer who plots and plans their novels.  Like a movie trailer, or as many authors do today, even a book trialer.  It says buy me, read me, listen to me, watch me.  It is in essence your advert to draw people in to the world of your imagination.

Who do we write the Synposis for?

First of all you must consider who you are…

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