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Overcome Synopsis Fear
Synopsis: an element of a fiction book proposal that offers a complete summary of the book you'd like to sell.
There are five essential elements all synopses must include.
Give a clear layout of the story-line. Establish the setting, physical time and place, and other essential information needful to understanding the main plot line.
Indicate why this book needed writing. A thorough synopsis will demonstrate the book's theme, so don't go overboard in explaining.
Give a sense of the novel's structure. Help the editor get a feel for the way the plot, characterization, theme and subplots weave together.
Other helpful hints to keep in mind: keep your total package within guideline limits.
Send consecutive chapters to help the editor judge how well you shape chapters or handle transitions.
Your synopsis may be the most important document you write concerning your novel.
There are five essential elements all synopses must include.
Give a clear layout of the story-line. Establish the setting, physical time and place, and other essential information needful to understanding the main plot line.
Indicate why this book needed writing. A thorough synopsis will demonstrate the book's theme, so don't go overboard in explaining.
Give a sense of the novel's structure. Help the editor get a feel for the way the plot, characterization, theme and subplots weave together.
Other helpful hints to keep in mind: keep your total package within guideline limits.
Send consecutive chapters to help the editor judge how well you shape chapters or handle transitions.
Your synopsis may be the most important document you write concerning your novel.
