Book Article (Craft) Life’s a B*tch, Then You Have to Write A Synopsis:  The 3 Most Important Things To Know About Writing A Synopsis This is probably the gazillionth article you’ve read on how to write a synopsis and you’re still scratching your head muttering, “I don’t get it.”  Well, Mr. or Ms. Writer, two things:  One, you’re not alone.  Two, I can help.  The first thing to know about a synopsis is that it is your sales presentation to the agent or editor.  It’s just that simple.  You give the editor or agent enough information to make them say yes to your book.  Keep it simple, keep them reading to the end, and make them reach for the phone with your name on their lips and your story in their mind, knowing they won’t rest until they’ve secured you as their author! Surely, you say, it can’t be that simple.  Well, yes and no.  It is that simple, but you must know the second … [Read more...]