The Selling Synopsis - ***THIS WORKSHOP
IS LIMITED TO FTHRW MEMBERS ONLY***
Dates: September 3 - 30, 2007
Instructor: Shannon Donnelly
Cost: FTHRW
MEMBERS ONLY
Registration Deadline: August 29, 2007
Course Description:
A synopsis isn't just a summary of your story. If done
right, it can start off with the hook you'll use for a query
letter, it'll be your one-page pitch, and it will give you
a map to your novel to keep you from getting stuck, or writing
pages that you'll later junk. This workshop covers how to
write a synopsis that can be a selling tool, a story guide,
and something to keep you writing.
TOPICS:
- The Sysopsis: Why Write it & What is it?
- What needs to be in a Synopsis: Theme, Story Elements, Character
Goals
- Structuring your story: Turning Points & Escalating
Action
- Opening with a Hook
- Refining the opening
- Writing Your Synopsis - Structure:
Focus
on main character & the romance
Use of sub plots & other characters
- Going past clichés
- Turning the structure into prose: Active voice, Theme &
Editing
- Formatting Tips: Making it Look Professional
About the Instructor:
Award-winning author of romance novels, children’s books,
video games, and non-fiction books, Shannon's work has earned
praise from Booklist and other reviewers, noting: "simply
superb"..."wonderfully uplifting"....and "beautifully
written." Her numerous awards for writing include the
prestigious Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award,
Grand Prize in the "Minute Maid Sensational Romance Writer"
contest, (judged by Nora Roberts - which gave her a trip to
Paris), the Laurel Wreath, Winter Rose, and multiple finalists
in the Bookseller's Best, Orange Rose, Holt Medallion, Colorado
ACE, and other contests. Nominated for the Romance Writers
of America's RITA award for Best Regency, her novels continuously
earn 4? Star Top Pick reviews from Romantic Times magazine.
Shannon is a member of Los Angeles Romance Authors (LARA),
Orange County Chapter (OCC) of RWA, and Published Author Special
Interest Chapter (PASIC). She regularly teaches online workshops,
including a class for UCLA, and has spoken at RWA's National
Conference, as well as at RWA chapter meetings and other conferences.
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