tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post203942958211288558..comments2024-03-07T16:08:31.255-04:00Comments on Jan Morrison: S is for synopsisJan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-81325523461618960882015-04-25T19:50:47.482-03:002015-04-25T19:50:47.482-03:00I've never thought if comparing vigor, as in p...I've never thought if comparing vigor, as in physical shape, to writing. That does work, doesn't it?<br /><br />Sunni<br /><br />http://sunni-survivinglife.blogspot.com/Sunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12671891696662548892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-27824339391449357352015-04-23T03:32:54.391-03:002015-04-23T03:32:54.391-03:00I find the synopsis hard. I write it near the begi...I find the synopsis hard. I write it near the beginning of my (non-fiction) book, but then I find I deviate from the idea as my plans develop. So I have to write it over - or change the way the book is going. Thanks for your suggestions. My S is about the Serengeti in Africa, an amazing spectacle for any who are interested. This challenge has been fun! www.shirleycorder.com/?811Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-82094218588556922672015-04-22T12:29:34.803-03:002015-04-22T12:29:34.803-03:00The synopsis (what is the etymology I wonder as I ...The synopsis (what is the etymology I wonder as I write this?) has to be straightforward yet with an element of mystery in it I guess not only for the for the potential publisher but specifically for the writer too. It sharpens the mind. Thanks Jan for the reminder ...Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-20338388189229127342015-04-22T11:19:17.567-03:002015-04-22T11:19:17.567-03:00This is good advice. Writing a synopsis for my fir...This is good advice. Writing a synopsis for my first novel was so much harder to do at the end. I wrote my synopsis for my second novel pretty early in the game and it helped--a lot.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-862172583321806112015-04-22T09:04:43.879-03:002015-04-22T09:04:43.879-03:00Thanks for mentioning the WKB! I'm with you.....Thanks for mentioning the WKB! I'm with you...the synopsis helps so much with planning and with seeing story defects. A synopsis/outline (when done in advance) is a must for me.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722012954806248529.post-12776971934905036522015-04-22T08:52:24.930-03:002015-04-22T08:52:24.930-03:00Synopses really do help, Jan. When I do them, they...Synopses really do help, Jan. When I do them, they help me be more objective about my writing - to step back and really see how it all unfolds. You, the writer, may know what you have in mind, but if the synopsis isn't clear and strong, readers won't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com