In light of my upcoming OWL with RWA, I thought it great timing to visit my favourite – and everyone else’s not-so-favourite – writing friend: the synopsis. When most writers think about writing a synopsis, the thought is often closely followed by a roll of uncontrollable shudders. And an incurable thought – why, when we’ve already written our story, must we write it again, but – OMG! – shorter, smarter, savvier? The answer lies in your goals as a writer. If you wish to be traditionally published, then the synopsis is a necessary evil to opening up that world of … Continue reading Simply Writing | THE NOT-SO-SCARY SYNOPSIS – ORIENTATION