One thing I dread having to write the most is a synopsis! I'm not a woman of few words - in fact the more words I use the more understood I feel. Not exactly conducive to synopsis writing!
So how do you root out the important elements of your work, the ones that will grab the readers attention and leave them wanting more? Rewrite. Rewrite. Rewrite.
Sometimes I have as many drafts of my synopsis as I do my manuscripts, perhaps even more. The point is don't rush them, they are what will - hopefully - sell your work. Maybe that is why we find them so hard to write, the pressure's on to make them good!
There are plenty of resources out there that will help you with the process, but ultimately, like everything, they will get better with practice. I'm still learning so I don't have any brilliant advice, I'm just sharing my frustration having just been through this exact process - again.
I'm hoping the more I write the easier it becomes, but I'm not holding my breath. Some areas come more naturally than others, I guess one day I'll learn to make the synopsis my friend!
So now that it's done, is it any good? Guess I'll find out when the letters (rejection or otherwise) start coming back.
If you'd like to share how you tackle them, I'd be most greatful. Or if you have links to resources etc. I'll post mine in the resources tab at top.
Happy writing ;)
Emma
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