This month, Sarah Conkerton, Cornerstones’ assistant editor with an agency background, talks about the dreaded synopsis: what purpose they fulfil, and how to craft a great one.
The basics
Most writers are afraid of the synopsis, and not without reason – they’re notoriously tricky to write. Ultimately, it’s important to remember that the synopsis is another chance to demonstrate your skill, condensing a novel’s worth of great plotting and satisfying
