Even if you are writing a memoir or a book in first-person, always write the synopsis in third person, using "he," "she," "it," and "they" as pronouns. Throughout the synopsis, restate the main characters' names frequently. Most film production companies and some book publishers may ask you to capitalize every letter of a character's name. For example, you would write "JENNA" instead of "Jenna." The first paragraph should introduce all of the main characters while giving a general summary of the entire plot. The first paragraph should hook your readers without being too specific.  For example, you might start the paragraph by saying, “When her plane crashes in the isolated reaches of the Amazon rainforest, Laura realizes that to survive, she must first overcome her inner demons.” As you introduce other characters, you should introduce them in relation to the main character. For example, you might write, “Laura is joined by the only other survivor, a mysterious archaeologist named Terry.” Include any obstacles that the character faces and describe how they overcome these obstacles. Avoid subplots and any backstories in your synopsis unless they are crucial to understanding the main plot.  Don't go into too much detail about subplots and minor actions. You don't want your synopsis to be confusing, so focus on the main story line. For example, you might write, "After James beats the river monster, he continues on to find the magic crystal. When he locates the cave, he finds it blocked. He agrees to trade his sword to a goblin in exchange for help." Your reader should understand exactly how the plot resolves. This is not a good time to introduce any new information about the book. It is never a good idea to leave out the ending in a synopsis. A publisher or agent needs to know exactly how it ends. You might say, "Jun discovers that Ginny had stolen the diamond. The movie concludes with the police arresting Ginny." A good synopsis includes what the character does, feels, and confronts, but it does not include every detail of the plot. Leave out side characters whenever possible, and only write about the major events of the novel.  Don’t include dialogue in your synopsis. Instead, just summarize what the characters said. Refer to minor characters by their role, not by their name. Instead of saying, “Lewis, a saxophonist who Joe encounters one night” you might write, “Joe meets a saxophonist.” As you advance the plot, you should describe what your character learns and feels throughout the novel. Explore the mental and emotional state of your protagonist with every new plot twist or event. For example, you might write, “Invigorated by her new discovery, Cecilia rushes to contact Horatio, only to be shocked when she learns that he is already dead.” While you want to make your synopsis sound interesting, avoid commenting on the quality of your own work. Instead, let the plot speak for itself.  Do not use phrases like “in one tear jerking scene” or “in a stunning flashback.” Simply describe the scenes as they happen. If you want to describe emotions you're hoping to convey in your work, focus on how your characters react to certain events, not how you expect the reader to react. For example, "When Claire realizes the truth, she becomes disillusioned." Don’t assume what readers will feel. For example, don't say “Readers will gasp as they discover what Lord Melvin has in store for Lady Betty.” Instead, you might write, “As Lady Betty travels through the castle, she slowly realizes Lord Melvin’s intentions.”
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