killer synopsis - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T20:15:57Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/killer-synopsis?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat sounds very practical. T…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-10:537324:Comment:2068682009-07-10T04:48:23.643ZLisa Fernowhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/LisaFernow
That sounds very practical. Thanks.
That sounds very practical. Thanks. I think the best synopses rea…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-10:537324:Comment:2068572009-07-10T02:56:16.717ZKris Nerihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KrisNeri
I think the best synopses read like dust jacket descriptions, heavy on drama and suspense and the most intriguing characters and character dilemmas. Also, shorter works better. When you try to write long synopses, they tend to take on a "and then, and then, and then" quality. Before I start writing a book, I always write a dust jacket blurb description. It helps me to focus and drive the book. Then when I need a synopsis, I just extend it a bit and add the ending.
I think the best synopses read like dust jacket descriptions, heavy on drama and suspense and the most intriguing characters and character dilemmas. Also, shorter works better. When you try to write long synopses, they tend to take on a "and then, and then, and then" quality. Before I start writing a book, I always write a dust jacket blurb description. It helps me to focus and drive the book. Then when I need a synopsis, I just extend it a bit and add the ending. Thanks! Very helpful.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-09:537324:Comment:2068022009-07-09T17:27:28.339ZLisa Fernowhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/LisaFernow
Thanks! Very helpful.
Thanks! Very helpful. There are a couple here.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-09:537324:Comment:2067972009-07-09T17:18:33.456ZJude Hardinhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/festus
There are a couple <a href="http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/submission-guidelines/examples-of-excellent-synopses/" target="_blank">here.</a>
There are a couple <a href="http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/submission-guidelines/examples-of-excellent-synopses/" target="_blank">here.</a>