I thought translating an idea and characters into the first draft was hard but I have discovered writing a synopsis for your book is a writer’s version of Hell.
How do people do it and do it well? I was lulled into the belief I had my synopsis all wrapped up but my 15 page ramble of plot points is not a synopsis, it is an outline and I need to condense it to a page. Yes one page. I have lots of characters jostling to be heard, two threads of a plot; one in based in our reality while the other is in Ellfaen with Amber where she is trapped as well as backstory of the fantastical land. There is also Glenn’s fight to face his demons and try to guide her. My attempts so far are too long and I am unsure if they make any sense.
Links to help with synopsis writing
As usual I have sought help online. I thought I would share, in case you are facing the same dilemma.
https://fabricatingfiction.wordpress.com/2017/10/12/hook-an-agent-part-iii-the-dreaded-synopsis/
http://www.firstnovelsclub.com/2013/04/WriteANovelSynopsis.html?m=1
https://www.awelltoldstory.com/publishing-writing-book-synopsis-5-tips/
http://www.marissameyer.com/blogtype/6-steps-for-writing-a-book-synopsis/
If you have been through Hell and back, how did you tackle it? Any tips?
I am under pressure as time is ticking for our visitors arrival. WW is frantically cleaning and stressed while deadlines for this opportunity of a place on a writing course and the picture book competition are looming. As you can tell a tidy house is not priority for me. A bit of dust has never hurt anyone. I am consumed by the need to write but being on PC is not a recipe for happy marriage so I am limited to sneaky moments when no one is looking.
It is time for a cuppa and a break of the diet for at least a ginger nuts or two.
Happy writing!
Nano hours: 13
Word count: 48,121 (somehow I have lost words on Scrivener – never a good sign)
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