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    Free download: Practical guide to write the perfect synopsis for your novel
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    Free download: Practical guide to write the perfect synopsis for your novel

    Free guide: Write the perfect synopsis of your novel and attract publishers and readers. Writing a clear and engaging synopsis is one of the most common challenges for writers. Many authors struggle to condense the entire story of their novel into a few lines, without losing the essence of the characters, the central conflict or the tone of the work. The result is usually a confusing text, too long or, on the contrary, so short that it does not convey the necessary interest. To help you overcome this obstacle, we offer a free practical guide. This guide provides concrete tools for structuring your synopsis effectively, highlighting the essential elements of your story and presenting them in a way that appeals to editors, agents and readers. Why is writing a good synopsis so difficult? There are several factors that make writing a synopsis difficult: information overload: authors want to include all the twists, subplots and characters, which makes the text heavy. The emotional attachment to the work: it is difficult to decide what to leave out when every detail has meaning. The lack of condensed narrative structure: summarizing the story in a coherent and logical way requires a strategic approach. Beyond the difficulty, the synopsis plays a key role in the editorial process. It is the first presentation of your work to agents, publishers and contests, and can make the difference between your novel being read or not. An effective synopsis is also useful for self-publishing, pitching or marketing, as it synthesizes the value proposition of your story. What's included in this free download The free practical guide offers a step-by-step approach to building the perfect synopsis: A clear structure for organizing the story and essential narrative elements. Tips for summarizing key points without losing the tone and voice of the work. Guiding questions that help identify conflict, characters, and denouement without revealing unnecessary spoilers. Recommendations for adapting the synopsis according to the medium: publishing house, self-publishing, pitching, contests or presentation at literary events. Thanks to this guide, writers will be able to write a synopsis that fulfills its main function: capturing attention and communicating the heart of the story in a concise manner.

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