Professional Development – Writing a synopsis
2 November @ 10:00 - 11:30 GMT
Join Olivia Chapman as she leads this 90-minute workshop sharing practical tips on how to write a synopsis for submission to an agent, producer or for a competition.
In order to participate fully, you will need to have a complete story (in whatever form) which you can talk about from start to finish. Although you do not need to be published to attend, you do need to have a complete manuscript as the synopsis will include the full story you have written.
#SoAatHome Professional Development events – free for SoA Members | £35 for Non-Members
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What will this session cover?
You’ll learn how to structure your synopsis, what to include and what to leave out, and how to pick out the most important parts of your story.
Programme
- Welcome, introductions and housekeeping from Lilly Brend-Fish – Events & Engagement Manager, SoA (3 mins)
- Presentation by Olivia Chapman (60 mins)
- Comfort break (5 mins)
- Q&A with audience 20 mins)
- Summary and closing comments (2 mins)
Send us your questions
If you would like to send questions in advance, email Lbrendfish@societyofauthors.org with ‘Writing a synopsis’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day.
The Line-up
Liv Chapman
Liv Chapman is programmer and festival manager who’s worked with writers for over 20 years. She currently works with Hexham Book Festival, Word Up North in Bradford and Cheltenham Festivals, as well as the Society of Authors.
Website: https://livchapman.co.uk/
Accessibility
- Attendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript, to watch with subtitles
- If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please email events@societyofauthors.org
Booking
SoA Members: Please use the ‘Register – SoA Members’ form below and provide your details, including your membership number. If you’re unsure of your SoA ID, please email info@societyofauthors.org.
Non-members: Choose one of the two ticket options below, complete the registration form, then fill out the billing info to finalise your payment.
For event or registration questions, email events@societyofauthors.org.
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Non-Members – £35
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