How to Capture the Essence of Your Story in a Synopsis

How to Capture the Essence of Your Story in a Synopsis A synopsis should be simple and to the point,but it should also be entertaining and must contain the narrative flavor found within the story. Capturing the essence of your story in a synopsis involves incorporating the rhythm, tone, pacing, and voice contained within your novel. Like a well-written novel, showing,not telling,is paramount . . . and that is what makes writing a successful synopsis so hard! In this tutorial, you'll learn the ingredients necessary for boiling down your novel and conveying the essence of your story in a brilliant synopsis. This tutorial is presented by Charlotte Robin Cook, an experienced publisher and story editor, and Jon James Miller, an award-winning screenwriter and debut novelist. Both Charlotte and Jon have tremendous writing experience and know the ins-and-outs of how to edit novels into successful reads. They have also read, written, and polished numerous synopses. Jon and Charlotte work w