If you’re like me, you fight with every synopsis you attempt to write. I come out bruised half the time and that’s after only two and a half pages. 
If I wasn’t going to be in Japan for part of the time, I’d definitely take this class. 
So check it out if you need help with synopsis writing. And really, don’t we all need help in that area?
If youve ever wrung your hands over writing a synopsis, heres a hint: try pretending its an ad. An advertising copywriter for 25 years, Laurie Schnebly Campbell presents techniques of making people want to buy your product whether its a mansion, a masque or a manuscript.
This month-long series of email lectures includes homework assignments to sharpen your skills. Some people chat about their work and ask questions, others do the work but stay quiet, and some print emails off the website to read at leisureso its just a matter of what works best for you. Registration is $25 at www.WriterUniv.com
SYLLABUS:
Thurs 2/1 Introduction (you’re not alone)
Mon 2/5 Advertising (name a good ad)
Wed 2/7 Target Market (identify your own)
Fri 2/9 Know Your Product (characters)
Mon 2/12 Unique Selling Points (first worksheet)
Wed 2/14 Condensing USPs (Unique Selling Points)
Fri 2/16 Summary/Opening (second worksheet)
Mon 2/19 Attracting Interest (vote like an editor)
Wed 2/21 Just The Beginning (name a bad ad)
Fri 2/23 Brainstorming (third worksheet)
Mon 2/26 Strategy (last worksheet of the class!)
Tue 2/27 Your Synopsis (outline; no homework)
Wed 2/28 Format & More (Q&A and door prizes)
From past workshop participants:
What a fresh, but extremely logical, approach to writing a synopsis!
JoAnn Weatherly
Please keep me informed of any upcoming opportunities to hear you speak on anything. Linda Lael Miller
A fellow author has been raving about [your worksheets]. She said they worked so well that she plotted an entire book in 2 1/2 days. Deb Cowan
I’ve finished the edits for the Blaze. YAH!!! I’m going to print out another copy and mail it off tomorrow. I still have to write (rewrite) my RTB entry and work on my Fast Draft. The fun never ends. *ggg* What are you doing this week?
“What are you doing this week?”
Book-bingeing w/ Catherine Avril Morris!
by camille January 18th, 2007 at 1:36 amFast Drafting away. Plus all the usual stuff. Kids. Crises. Manic cat.
by Charli January 18th, 2007 at 7:50 amCamille, Please give her a hug for me.
by Jordan January 18th, 2007 at 12:19 pmCharli, I’m right there with you, minus the kids.
by Jordan January 18th, 2007 at 12:19 pm