tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post7670620414978856891..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: A Synopsis Is Just Another Writing Tool by Roz Denny FoxPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91059543878292622582020-07-10T10:11:39.920-07:002020-07-10T10:11:39.920-07:00This is just the information I am finding everywhe...This is just the information I am finding everywhere. Thanks for your blog, I just subscribe your blog. This is a nice blog.. <a href="https://www.becomingadatascientist.com/learningclub/thread-402869-post-508252.html" rel="nofollow">view</a><br />Adams Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167048066610540926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83439473707511526952013-04-06T22:24:15.127-07:002013-04-06T22:24:15.127-07:00Aimee - how does he feel about polygamy?
MurielAimee - how does he feel about polygamy?<br /><br />MurielMuriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-73971577144644716572013-04-06T13:06:31.553-07:002013-04-06T13:06:31.553-07:00I hate writing synopses. Bleah. My partner, David,...I hate writing synopses. Bleah. My partner, David, is better at it. That's the best part of being a team. Our strengths are different. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54250821559367554832013-04-06T07:44:17.649-07:002013-04-06T07:44:17.649-07:00I'm not a plotter either so synopsis kick me i...I'm not a plotter either so synopsis kick me in the butt, especially since there's thing I need to research that should go in the synopsis but I don't want to research unless the book sells.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83067289473035569922013-04-06T05:07:22.425-07:002013-04-06T05:07:22.425-07:00Roz, thanks for the great advice! I haven't me...Roz, thanks for the great advice! I haven't met anyone that loves writing a synopsis either. Syndi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749555878197507030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-4284749240718495462013-04-06T02:57:17.153-07:002013-04-06T02:57:17.153-07:00Roz's weekend synopsis: make beds, no need to ...Roz's weekend synopsis: make beds, no need to vacuum because house is always spotless, oh wait spotlessness results from vacuuming, so get that darn thing out, meanwhile make major trip to grocery store, bake chocolate chip cookies, do two loads of laundry, dried & folded, maybe even ironed? Write thousands of words.<br /><br />Thanks for the helpful tips! I'll think of you over the Laura Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853245627578360220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30172382999962044092013-04-05T22:03:45.408-07:002013-04-05T22:03:45.408-07:00True, Roz - I've never ahd an editor complain ...True, Roz - I've never ahd an editor complain if the storyline deviates from the synopsis - as long as it works well.Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78383146009475479282013-04-05T16:42:58.376-07:002013-04-05T16:42:58.376-07:00Hi Roz and Shannon! I asked my editor if she minde...Hi Roz and Shannon! I asked my editor if she minded if I killed off a character which had a profound effect on that story and she loved the idea :)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-32402128803661058322013-04-05T16:05:30.172-07:002013-04-05T16:05:30.172-07:00Shannon, I haven't been called on straying fro...Shannon, I haven't been called on straying from my synopsis. Wonder if others here have. I'm sure it happens if it strays too far.rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52608886607734147702013-04-05T15:23:59.417-07:002013-04-05T15:23:59.417-07:00What a great post Roz, thanks. For you, and the ot...What a great post Roz, thanks. For you, and the other authors here, if you do stray from the synopsis has an editor ever called you on it? <br />Getting a book into shape when family is coming? I think you just found your next post! Shannon https://www.blogger.com/profile/09165342056201830540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17084289802925948842013-04-05T12:04:08.698-07:002013-04-05T12:04:08.698-07:00Just checking in again, and it's gratifying to...Just checking in again, and it's gratifying to see none of you say "yay, I get to write a synopsis". Muriel, you so hit the nail square when you said if the book strays from the accepted synopsis is it lack of us wrestling characters into line, or really good to let the characters drive the direction when the story hits a twist or turn.<br />After I posted I was thinking I should rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80787332576161376442013-04-05T11:13:43.925-07:002013-04-05T11:13:43.925-07:00Terrific post, Roz! It is interesting that we writ...Terrific post, Roz! It is interesting that we write synopsis in the present tense ... I never questioned that before. For me, the challenge is to be clear enough with the internal and external conflicts and character motivations, but to leave enough wiggle room for those organic developments to happen when writing. I dread writing a synopsis, but when finished it feels good to have articulated myKaren Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77468299936158572012013-04-05T10:31:44.741-07:002013-04-05T10:31:44.741-07:00Roz - excellent timing! I just finished a synopsi...Roz - excellent timing! I just finished a synopsis and am letting it 'brew' over the weekend to send off Sunday night. I've printed out your post to use as a guide before I hit 'send.' You and I have talked about how much I hate synopses. The best part about having sold a lot of books is when an editor says, 'Just give me a page of what you have in mind.' Of Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-48064015329901438092013-04-05T07:17:02.296-07:002013-04-05T07:17:02.296-07:00Hi Roz!
Great post! I have a tough time writing a...Hi Roz!<br /><br />Great post! I have a tough time writing a synopsis before the book is written because I'm not a plotter, but once the book is complete, it's a little easier:) <br /><br />xo<br />JenJennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-13917142500987624842013-04-05T06:49:35.337-07:002013-04-05T06:49:35.337-07:00Liz, I've never met anyone who "loves&quo...Liz, I've never met anyone who "loves" to write a synopsis. I like to follow mine, and panic when the characters want to go off on their own. <br />Happy Friday. rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-86367205784945886572013-04-05T04:25:33.557-07:002013-04-05T04:25:33.557-07:00Excellent post, Roz. I'm several books in, and...Excellent post, Roz. I'm several books in, and I still despise writing a synopsis. I kind of think that's just the way it's going to be. :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com