Story

Synopsis Requirements and Overview

At least 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt font

1 paragraph for each – beginning, middle and end

Describe the where, when, who, what and how of the story

Must include main characters

Must match genre of comic

Useful Information from: http://comicrelated.com/news/2119/creating-comics

“A synopsis is a short, 1-3 page description of the story you plan on telling. It needs to include the important details of your story, including your main characters, their primary goal or purpose, the opposition to that goal, the emotional high and low points, how the character will grow or change throughout the story, the major twists and turns, the climax, and the resolution. The synopsis is essentially a very short description of your story's beginning, middle, and end.

It tells WHERE and WHEN this story takes place, and in just a few well-written sentences, convinces the reader that yes, this is a setting rich with conflict and story possibilities. It tells WHO the story is about. It tells WHAT the main source of conflict in the story is and provides an idea about HOW Lee will attempt to resolve it.

DO include your main characters, settings, and plotlines. In your synopsis, you want to focus on the main through-line of the plot, and the journey your main character is going to take. The basic structure should follow something like this: [Character Name] is a [character traits, occupation, position, etc.] who wants [something.] However [what happens shaking up his/her status quo] causing [a series of obstacles preventing him from his goal.] At the end, [character] will face [biggest obstacle] and in the end [achieve goal, fail at goal] and in the process [discover something about himself or the world.] Do all stories follow this exact pattern?

DON'T include every bit character and minor plotline.

DO describe the beginning, middle, and end.

DON'T include questions. You know what I'm talking about. Just tell the story in the synopsis as you plan on telling it. Yes, that means spoiling the ending..

DO describe the key emotional highs and lows for your character. Soon, I'll talk more about character, but in your synopsis it should be evident that your protagonist will take some form of the hero's journey. There need to be ups and downs, wins and losses in your character's story, and you should provide some hint of these in your synopsis.

DON'T run down every scene in sequential order. Make sure your synopsis matches your genre.”