Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing
Synopsis
A course by Paige Toon , Bestselling Author
About the video: Synopsis
Overview
“In this lesson, I will talk about the importance of planning your novel, helping you to avoid potential stumbling blocks. I will show you how to write a synopsis that will be helpful for both you and any prospective publisher.”
In this video lesson Paige Toon addresses the topic: Synopsis, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing. Learn a method to create a fiction novel that hooks your readers with relatable characters, vivid settings, and engaging plotlines.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Synopsis In this lesson, I'll cover the importance of planning your novel. We'll write a synopsis that will be helpful for you and your publisher. A synopsis is a brief summary of your book. If you pick up a book off a bookshop shelf and decide whether or not you want to read it, you'll often read the back and see what it says about it This is like a brief outline. This will be helpful for you to send to any prospective publisher to give them an idea of what happens in there. In this lesson, I'll talk to you about writing a synopsis for yourself, which would be a longer one. It could be a...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing
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Fiction Writing, Writing
Paige Toon
A course by Paige Toon
Paige Toon is a bestselling author who grew up between Australia, England, and America. She started penning her own stories, poems, and songs as a child, aspiring to become a professional writer. Her dream came true when she was offered a job at Big! magazine and later at Heat magazine. After being contacted by Simon & Schuster years later, she took another leap in her career and wrote her debut novel, Lucy in the Sky.
Since then, she has published over 20 bestselling books, including romance fiction novels, a spin-off series for young adults, and a collection of short stories. Her work has been translated into more than 15 languages, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
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