The Short and Sweet on Writing a Synopsis

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class="post-terms post-terms--tag" aria-labelledby="All tags of this post">  <span class="post__tag-label">Tags: </span> <ul class="post-terms-list"><li><a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/tag/how-to-write-a-synopsis/" rel="tag">how to write a synopsis</a>,</li><li><a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/tag/submission-advice/" rel="tag">submission advice</a>,</li><li><a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/tag/synopsis/" rel="tag">Synopsis</a>,</li><li><a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/tag/writing-advice/" rel="tag">writing advice</a>,</li><li><a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/tag/writing-tips/" rel="tag">Writing Tips</a></li></ul>  </div> <div class="post__meta"></div> </div>  </div> </header> <div class="post__content"> <div class="post-wrap"> <div class="post-inner-content"> <p><em>by Evan Yeong</em></p> <p>Let me get right to the point: if you want to submit a manuscript to Harlequin it has to be accompanied by a <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span>. This brief summary will help give the editors a better sense of your ability to craft a narrative, create and resolve tension, and pace out emotional beats. At least, it will if properly written.</p> <p>For today’s (short) blog post I wanted to take the fantastic advice provided by Harlequin Special Edition editor Susan Litman in two <a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/writing-your-synopsis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">previous</a> <a href="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/advice-from-the-archives-pitch-synopsis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">posts</a> and boil it down for your easy consumption, like a concentrated nutritious soup.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><img decoding="async" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/6Bdx9wl8sIh4A/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47b88739aeb47b9b8ae62f64c291f75d343aa0d377&rid=giphy.gif" alt=""/></figure></div> <p>To start things off with something she <em>didn’t</em> share, remember that <a href="https://harlequin.submittable.com/submit">each Harlequin Submittable page</a> includes the expected <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span> length. At the time of this writing there are thirteen different series to submit to, and twelve of them ask for a <strong>3-5 page <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span></strong>. (Heartwarming extends the maximum to seven pages.)</p> <p>To return to the succinct spirit of this post, here’s Susan’s advice in bullet form:</p> <ul> <li><strong>We’re looking for an outline</strong> – Susan compared a long <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span> to a detailed portrait, but that’s not an option. With your shorter page count it’s up to you to create a quick sketch of your work, just enough broad strokes to create a decent picture. </li> <li><strong>When in doubt, leave it out </strong>– When adding details, ask yourself how important they are to the story. It’s easy to leave out the colour of a car, but consider characters as well. If a kindly shopkeeper doesn’t affect the romance they’re probably not worth mentioning. </li> <li><strong>Your book is where you flesh everything out</strong> – Writing a <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span> is an exercise in moderation. Your story means a great deal to you, and every little piece feels essential, but you need to remember that if your <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span> fails to grab the editor they won’t take a chance on the full manuscript. </li> <li><strong>This is a road map</strong> – Consider a road trip, or even your own commute. When relaying that to someone you would never start with “leave home” and then immediately end at “then I arrived.” Any time the plot impacts the romance at its core should be mentioned, like a rest stop or a transferring rides on public transit.</li> </ul> <p>And at just shy of 400 words, that is that! Do you have any tips on penning the perfect <span class="mywpglossary-term-def" data-title="synopsis" data-url="https://www.writeforharlequin.com/romance-glossary/#synopsis">synopsis</span>? It’s a difficult skill to master, but if you’ve nailed it please share it in the comments! 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if ( $(this).attr("aria-expanded") == "true" ) { $(this).attr("aria-expanded", "false"); $(".hqn-nav").attr("aria-hidden", "true"); } else { $(this).attr("aria-expanded", "true"); $(".hqn-nav").attr("aria-hidden", "false"); } }) $(".toggle-trigger-triangle").on('click', function(){ if ( $(this).attr("aria-expanded") == "true" ) $(this).attr("aria-expanded", "false"); else $(this).attr("aria-expanded", "true"); }) }); $(document).ready(function(){ // $(".small-medium-search-toggle").on('click', function(){ // $(this).toggleClass("active"); // }) $(".header__search-field").focus(function(){ console.log("search input in focus"); }) $("#toggle-password-type").on('click', function(e){ e.preventDefault(); $(".field__input--password-toggle").each(function(){ if ( $(this).prop("type") == "password") $(this).prop("type", "text"); else $(this).prop("type", "password"); }) if ( $(this).find("span").html() == "Show passwords" ) $(this).find("span").html("Hide passwords"); else $(this).find("span").html("Show passwords"); 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