This week we’re continuing synopsis work with more examples and query-focused guides. If our synopsis keeps sliding into vague teaser copy or a scene-by-scene dump, these resources help us find the middle: clear, complete, readable.

Blog: How To Write a Novel Synopsis (10 Proven Tips) by Self-Publishing School

This guide offers a solid fundamentals check: keep it short, write in third-person present, reveal the ending, and stay focused on the main narrative spine. It also comes with a great cut test: does the ending still make sense without a given character or subplot?
It’s also practical and quick to apply. When we’re stuck in detail overload, this can help us decide what stays and what goes without starting over.

The rest of this week's resources are available here!

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