S U Z A N N E J E F F E R I E S
  • BOOKS
  • About SUZANNE
  • FREE STORIES
  • CONSULTANT, COACH & BUTT KICKER
  • NEWS
  • MAILING LIST
Picture

A blog for writers looking to write romance

...you know you want to!

June 10th, 2019

6/10/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
I hate writing up a synopsis. Absolutely hate it. But, when I’m reviewing a manuscript, it’s the first thing I look for. Why? If constructed well, it will sell your writing, or more importantly the book. The reader (agent, publisher) will know from reading this baby that you understand the basics – setting the scene, conflict and character development. 
 
With a synopsis, you can’t hide. 
 
I get it though, they’re difficult to write. How much info to add? What to add? Is it just a series of plot points?
 
Yes and no. 
 
Things to remember when writing a synopsis:
 
  • At the top of your page, give the book title, your author name, the word count and the genre. If you’re feeling brave, list your tropes. 
  • Open with your hook. What’s the story set-up in two to three lines? The main conflict? Start with that. Why? Because it grips your reader. 
  • Write up your characters’ full names in CAPS when you first introduce them
  • Set the tone. Don’t be afraid to write it up in the same tone as the book. If your book is snarky, make the synopsis snarky. 
  • Identify your key external conflict events and write those up. 
  • Then, go back and write up the internal conflict that’s at play during those events
  • Include the ending (hint, it should be a happy one)
 
Can you use a quote from the text? Yes, of course. Keep it brief, though. 
 
How many pages? Again, keep it brief, one to two pages?
 
Hint: these are often easier to write AFTER you’ve finished the novel. 
 
What are your feelings about writing a synopsis?

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    A little something to get you started on your writing journey:


    The Three P's
    ​
    Your Voice is Gold 
    Your Voice is Gold workbook
    5 Ways to unlock your writing mojo magic workbook
    Your writing goals

    Do you want to write a romance novel?

    Everyone wants a HAPPILY EVER AFTER (HEA).

    That’s why I created HEA Romance Writing. 

    All my life I wanted to write romance novels...it’s what made my soul burn with longing. And now, I’m a published romance author.


    YOU CAN BE A PUBLISHED ROMANCE AUTHOR, TOO!

    Categories

    All
    About Romance
    Coach-in-a-Box
    Developmental Edit
    Editing 101
    Inner Conflict Workshop
    Motivation
    Publishing Tips
    Writing Characters
    Writing Sex Scenes

    RSS Feed

About
My Books
Just Write Coach

Contact
Privacy Policy
© COPYRIGHT 2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • BOOKS
  • About SUZANNE
  • FREE STORIES
  • CONSULTANT, COACH & BUTT KICKER
  • NEWS
  • MAILING LIST