Writing the Dreaded Novel Synopsis Dos and Donts

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WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY • https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire... • GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW • https://www.queryacademy.com • DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT! • https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebi... • SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTS • https://www.chapter-break.com/ • You asked for it, and here it is: how to write a novel synopsis! Many writers struggle with writing a book synopsis, as it can feel impossible to distill your long, complex story into just a couple of pages. In this video, I explain when you'll actually be asked for a novel synopsis, clear up the difference between the novel synopsis and blurb, and offer my top dos and don'ts for synopses. With this information, you'll be ready to craft your synopsis if a literary agent or publisher asks for one. • RELATED LINKS: • How to Write the Perfect Book Blurb: • How to Write the Perfect Book Blurb f... • How to Choose Strong Comparable Titles: • How to Choose Strong Comparable Title... • Can't Get a Literary Agent? Here's What To Do: • Can't Get a Literary Agent? Here's Wh... • DO'S AND DON'TS OF WRITING A NOVEL SYNOPSIS: • 03:11 - Do: Start with the inciting action • 04:18 - Don’t: Start with an overview sentence • 05:31 - Do: Cover all the major plot developments and storylines • 06:47 - Don’t: Go into excessive detail • 08:38 - Do: Give away the ending • 10:06 - Don’t: Include editorial commentary • ABOUT ME: • My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice. • Feel free to get in touch! • Website: https://www.alyssamatesic.com • View My Services: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/profess... • Request a Quote: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire • Email: [email protected] • –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • MUSIC: • Chilling by HoobeZa • [No Copyright] Chill Lo-Fi Guitar Ins... • Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com • Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT

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