How To Write A One-Page Synopsis

I utterly abhor drafting one-page synopses of my novels. This post offers some great advice for doing just that, making a daunting task seem an almost manageable feat.

Originally posted on Writers Write:

We know how much writers dislike writing a book synopsis. When we saw this brilliant article by Susan Dennard we knew we had to share it with you. Here is a shortened version.

Three Rules of Thumb

Rule of thumb:You should only name three characters in a short synopsis �� usually, the protagonist, antagonist, and possible love interest/side-kick. All other characters should be referred to by their roles, e.g., the waitress, the mother.

Rule of thumb:��You must tell the ending! The purpose of a synopsis is to show an editor/agent you can tell a story from beginning to end. You will not entice them into reading your whole MS if you don��t share the ending.

Rule of thumb:��Do not include sub-plots unless you have extra space at the end. Stick to the��main plot events.

11 Synopsis Points

1. Opening image

An image/setting/concept that sets the��

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