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Writing the Selling Synopsis

By Katherine Garbera
Date: September 18-24, 2006
Date: April 16-30, 2007
Archive access price: $5
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About the Class

Writing a synopsis is something every selling writer must do. But there is a lot of confusion about what editors want, how long they should be and what to include in one.

In this workshop, multi-published author Katherine Garbera will share her techniques learned from selling to over 15 editors at three different houses. These techniques include:

• How to write a short synopsis focusing on high concept and hooks
• How to show character growth and back story in a way that keeps editors on the edge of their seats
• How to catch an editor's attention with your opening hook
• How to sell on just a synopsis
• How to know what "red-flags" to leave out

These techniques are proven since Katherine writes full-time for multiple publishers. This workshop guarantees to give hands-on advice and guidance to both new and experienced writers. Katherine is a regular speaker at RWA regional conferences and has given workshops and seminars on a wide area of topics that cover craft, the writer’s life and the business of publishing.

About the Speaker

Katherine Garbera is a best-selling, award-winning author. She has published more than 25 books since she began writing including the highly acclaimed series for Desire, “King of Hearts” and one of the Silhouette Bombshell series launch books. She is a past recipient of Georgia Romance Writer's Maggie Award of Excellence. Her books have been recognized as finalists numerous RT Book Club Awards. Her titles are consistently on the Walden Books Top Ten Bestseller list for Series Romance. Her latest releases are BODY HEAT from Kensington Brava and HER HIGH-STAKES AFFAIR from Silhouette Desire.

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