Running of the WIPS

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Writing a synopsis

Writing a synopsis

If you're creative... you're really gonna hate this

Jun 04, 2025
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Hey, Runners!

We are at the synopsis portion of the program and… well… there’s good news.

It’s simple.

That’s the good news; the bad news is, it’s boring.

The purpose of your synopsis

Remember how the query letter was all about the hook, getting attention, marketing yourself and your book?

Well… the synopsis is the polar opposite of that. Your synopsis is bas…

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