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Writing the Dreaded Novel Synopsis? These 2 Simple Hacks Will Help – by Anne R. Allen…

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Writing a novel synopsis doesn’t have to be a miserable chore.

I have yet to meet a writer who enjoys writing a novel synopsis. Unfortunately, we all need to write them.

Yes, even self-publishers.

I sometimes see people in writing groups and forums who gloat when there’s a discussion of how to write a synopsis. They say “Haha! I don’t have to learn to write a novel synopsis because I plan to self-publish!”

Think again, indies. It’s not just agents and publishers who will ask for a synopsis of your novel. Reviewers, bloggers, and bookstore owners usually want to see a short synopsis, too.

And that “product description” you need to write for online retailers? That one that will make or break your book sales?

That’s essentially a novel synopsis without the ending.

Yeah, I know you didn’t want to hear that.

I’ve been writing synopses for decades and still…

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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