I’m reblogging this extremely thorough explanation of what’s required for my MA synopsis – so I don’t lose it!
For our next TMA, we
have to write a synopsis for the major work we’ll be submitting at
the end of the year. I’ve been looking into what a synopsis involves.
These websites have been very helpful:
Jericho Writers: How to Write a Novel Synopsis
Writers and Artists: Write a Great Synopsis
The Literary Consultancy: How to Write a Synopsis
Marissa Meyer: 6 Steps for Writing a Book Synopsis
First question, what is a synopsis? It’s a summary of the plot of
your novel, including the ending and any major plot twists. It should
show the hook or premise. When pitching to an agent or publisher, you
would typically send a synopsis of your work along with a covering
letter and perhaps the opening chapters of the novel. The style of
your synopsis can be quite dry, written in neutral language; Marissa
Meyer describes it as stripped of ‘intrigue, humour…
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You obviously have your head around this, Jackie. It’s interesting that they want 750 words when most editors and publishers specify no more than 1 page!
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Good to know! If I had my head round it I’d know where the bit of paper with all the requirements was – ah, found it. This year it’s a 250 word letter and a 750 word synopsis. How many words on a sheet of paper? 500? Who can decipher the ways of the OU, they are many and various …
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I expect I’ll be making it up, anyway, given I’m writing short stories …
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