Writing the Fiction Synopsis

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By Pam McCutcheon

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Never dread a synopsis again! Pam McCutcheon, multi-published author and acclaimed guru of the synopsis, guides you step-by-step through the process of creating the synopsis you need to understand your novel and market your manuscript.

Updated and revised, this second edition is organized as an interactive workbook using extensive examples and worksheets to help you create and understand:

  • What a synopsis is and why you need one What to put in your synopsis, what to leave out, and why

  • How to include plot and character development in your synopsis How to add tone, mood, and considerations important to your genre

  • Three methods to start your synopsis

  • The key to a good synopsis

  • How to write a back cover blurb

  • How to use the plotting board to build your synopsis
  • Writing the Fiction Synopsis