Category Archives: Writing Synopses

Character Development Tricks!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Melanie Anne Phillips

As trite as it might seem, ask yourself “What would a story be without characters?” The answer can help you get a grip on exactly what characters really do in a story, and therefore how to build them effectively. Although … Continue reading →

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Writing an Initial Thematic Synopsis

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Melanie Anne Phillips

Some see theme as a premise, such as Greed leads to self-destruction. Others see theme as an area of exploration such as man’s inhumanity to man. Both of these aspects of theme, and more, will need to be explored for … Continue reading →

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Writing an Initial Plot Synopsis

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Melanie Anne Phillips

Plot refers to the sequence of events which transpire in your story. Before you begin developing your story, it helps to create a brief outline of any ideas you may have already worked out for your plot. Plots can be … Continue reading →

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Writing an Initial Character Synopsis

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Melanie Anne Phillips

When you are about to begin developing your story, you may already have some ideas about the characters you want to explore. Creating a brief initial character synopsis can help you pin down the list of people you’ve been considering … Continue reading →

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