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Synopsis in serious need of repair? Wondering what goes here or there? Short synopsis repair is here. 1-2 pages, we don't care. Any longer though, you must look elsewhere. Group Coordinator is LM Prestion.
Members: 160
Latest Activity: Apr 29
Group Info and Instructions
Please post your 1-2 page synopsis directly into the Discussions Forum below. To upload your synopsis, follow these steps:
1. Start a discussion
2. Name your discussion with the title and author
3. Fill in the required fields and select your file to upload
4. PLEASE UPLOAD ONLY .PDF FILES (this is for your own protection and that of the people who will review and critique your work)
5. PLAY NICE - Give constructive feedback without being rude or nasty please.
EX:
MESSIAH by Georgia McBride
YOUR SYNPOSIS MUST ALREADY BE NO MORE THAN 1-2 PAGES. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT WORK THAT IS MORE THAN TWO (2) PAGES FOR CRITIQUE.
This is the PDF file creator that I use. You simply print your Word doc to the PDF program and save as a PDF. There are plenty of others, including Cute PDF which I have also used for years.
Reviewers should leave their critiques in the appropriate discussion. Remember that #YAtitchat RULES ON PLAGIARISM apply to this group. Click here to view the rules. http://yalitchat.ning.com/page/rules-1
Comment Wall should be used for questions, concerns, group issues.
IMPORTANT: Because we have limited storage space on ning, your work can only remain posted for THREE (3) WEEKS. At the end of three weeks, I will ask you to delete your posting. If you do not, I will delete it for you. If we become space hogs, Ning will charge money for additional storage.
If you need anything, please Group Coordinator, LM Preston.
Thanks-
Georgia
QUICK SYNOPSIS TIPS:
Here is a quick blog link that I found on writing Synopsis from the Vivian Beck Agency:
http://www.vivianbeck.com/writing/5_steps_to_writing_a_synopsis.htm
Step 1: Start With A Hook. This should be a paragraph or two similar to the blurb on the back of a book. Mood and tone is important here, use special adjectives.
Step 2: Introduction of Characters. Introduce the main characters in your book. Tell their MOTIVATION, CONFLICT, and GOALS. Stay away from detailed physical descriptions unless this information is pertinent to your story.
Step 3: Construct the Body of Your Synopsis. Here, using paragraphs, write the high points of your story in chronological order. Keep these paragraphs tight, don't give every little detail. Remember, each scene should include, ACTION, REACTION, and a DECISION.
Example: Sam kisses Mary goodnight. (ACTION) He makes her forget she does not want to get involved in a relationship. (REACTION) He's dangerous to her hard-earned peace of mind. (DECISION)
Step 4: Use Three or Four Paragraphs to Write the CRISIS and RESOLUTION of Your Story. Keep this simple, but make sure you show your main characters' reactions. Don't keep the editor/agent guessing. Your synopsis must include the resolution to your story.
Step 5: Rewrite your synopsis until each sentence is polished to the point of perfection. Use strong adjectives and verbs, and always write in the present tense. Make every word count.
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Discussion Forum
YA Contemporary "A Little Bird Told Me"
Started by Loriel Jarvis. Last reply by Loriel Jarvis Apr 24. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,New to the group from Australia. I'm really struggling with a short synopsis and have rewritten it and cut it down so many times, I feel like I've lost the thread of it completely! I would…Continue
TIGER DAUGHTER by Ashley Walker
Started by Ashley Walker. Last reply by Sarah Negovetich Feb 19. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all. I'm new to the group and seeking comments on the synopsis for my upper MG urban fantasy. Thanks in advance to anyone who has a moment to read and respond. AshleyContinue
Rite of Rejection by Sarah Negovetich
Started by Sarah Negovetich. Last reply by Ashley Walker Feb 19. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys. This is my YA SciFi/Dystopian. I've been polishing my query, but the synopsis still needs work. I'd love to get your thoughts. Thanks in advance!~SarahContinue
One Will Die
Started by Lisa Kelleher. Last reply by Sarah Negovetich Feb 10. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello - please help me with this; the story is YA --Thanks in advance,LisaContinue
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Staff Comment by Nicōle Olea on April 29, 2013 at 3:07am -
September 4, 2013 -- We'll be discussing getting your synopsis just right during our #YALITCHAT. 9 p.m. EST. Join us!
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on January 26, 2012 at 10:25pm -
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Staff Comment by Jessie Harrell on January 6, 2012 at 9:16am -
Want help with your synopsis? The Oasis for YA ladies are giving away a critique. Enter by Sunday!
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on December 4, 2011 at 11:23pm -
Hello everyone! Hope you are working on your synopsis.
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on February 5, 2011 at 9:52pm -
Hey Lee you are right on point. It's hard to get off the point of the main plot and make the synopsis flow like a story within itself.
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Staff Comment by C. Lee McKenzie on February 5, 2011 at 9:25pm -
Something I've been noticing in the synopses is the preoccupation with what happens in the book. You know, first this and then that. The story seems to take the back seat or no seat at all. Where is the character, the theme, the emotion, the conflict and what's really crucial, the changes that happen?
Having written all of that, I'm going back to look at my synopses and see if I'm missing the elements that make the narrative exciting enough for an editor or an agent to ask for my mss.
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on February 2, 2011 at 9:10am -
Last three days (until Feb 5) to get early bird pricing for the self-editing and revision webinar on Feb 19th. Register today! The link here is http://yalitchat.ning.com/page/webinars-and-classes
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Staff Comment by Jessie Harrell on January 4, 2011 at 8:25am -
Since Nikki and I have been working on our synopsis, I did a blog post today on some craft & style pointers. http://jessie-harrell.blogspot.com/2011/01/tuesday-tips-magic-to-crafting-your.html
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on December 21, 2010 at 4:19pm -
Hey Everyone :-D Happy Holiday's.
I need your help *jumping up and down* Can you all blog about our upcoming visit to our yalitchat twitter chat on Jan. 5th, 2011 with Best Selling Author LA Banks? *Whoop!* That slipped out. If you all could blog about it between now and Jan. 5th, 2011 it would be greatly appreciated.
You can copy mine,
http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/2010/12/la-banks-author-of-shadow-wal...
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Staff Comment by LM Preston on November 28, 2010 at 9:42am -
Hey everyone. I took a short thanksgiving hiatus. But please feel free to post your synops :-D
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