Class Description
Having a well-crafted synopsis doesn’t just make for a stronger query letter. It can also provide the framework for how you talk about your book; it can clarify the most important elements of plot, stakes, and themes in your manuscript; and it can serve as the foundation for your eventual book jacket copy. In this hands-on seminar, you will have the opportunity to dissect the elements of a synopsis, learn tips and tricks to draft a compelling three-act structure, and generate your own draft in the process. There will be space for sharing, Q&A, and group discussion at the end.
NOTE: Kaitlyn is also offering a series of add-on services, which you can request using this form (alums must have registered to one of her seminars to request an add-on). Add-on options include:
- A 30-min personalized video/phone call with her
- A query letter critique (line editing and feedback)
- A book synopsis critique (up to 4 double-spaced pages)
- Full submission critique (query, synopsis, and first 10 manuscript pages)
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This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. After registering, a yellow Resources tab will appear in this section containing a link to join class. Please note that you will need to be logged into view the Resources tab.
Zoom Participation:
In our experience, the intimate nature of a writing workshop benefits from on-camera participation. Students are of course welcome to turn their camera off whenever they need to, but it is a community norm for cameras to be on most of the time. You can learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
You can enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting by clicking the CC button at the bottom of the screen. If you'd like to access the transcript after class, please make sure to let your instructor ahead of time that you'd like a copy.