December 6th, 2004
To many writers the above word is synonymous with hell. I am no exception. The first synopsis I ever wrote was easy. (I’m not saying it was great.) I approached the writing of it much like I approach playing a game, with the expectation that it would be fun. Somewhere along the line my attitude changed. I can’t pinpoint the precise moment, but I’m guessing it occurred when I realized that publishing wasn’t a game, but a business. I’m now on a quest to recover my previous ‘tude.
In the meantime, how do you all cope with writing these torturous passages?
I actually don’t mind them. I know most writers hate them, but I find them a good way to recap the story. Then again, I also LIKE writing short stories. LOL
by Sasha December 6th, 2004 at 4:18 pmI’ve been struggling with my first synopsis. How do I cope? Lots of swearing, whining to my CPs, and tons of chocolate. And there’s always a good dose of, “Crap. What did I get myself in to?”
Hmm. That doesn’t sound much like coping, does it?
by Lynn December 6th, 2004 at 8:22 pmHow do I cope? Lots and lots of alcohol…
by Larissa December 7th, 2004 at 7:09 amSasha, March straight to the bathroom and take your temperature. LOL!
by Jordan December 7th, 2004 at 10:34 amLynn, I definitely like the swearing and chocolate part of the equation. I think if I mix that with Larissa’s alcohol I’ll be set. Not sure if the synopsis would be any better, but I wouldn’t care.
by Jordan December 7th, 2004 at 10:36 amOH, I loath the synposis!! I like the chocolate and alcohol coping suggestions.
by Teresa December 7th, 2004 at 3:06 pmBless her, SAsha has helped me once–I’m verbose in my synopsi –but for the most part I don’t mind writing them, once I got a handle on HOW to write them.
LOL@chocolate and alcohol!
by Cece December 7th, 2004 at 4:39 pmI’ve YET to get a handle on how to write them. I’m convinced I’m going to bore the editors cross-eyed with this synopsis. LOL! I’m all for alcohol and chocolate. It’ll numb the pain.
by Jordan December 8th, 2004 at 11:13 amI don’t mind them! I just can’t do query letters…
by Lydia December 14th, 2004 at 5:08 pm