Writer’s Thought for the Week: I believe
more in the scissors than I do in the pencil. ~ Truman Capote
Boiling
down a novel to a 500-word synopsis can be a daunting task. This article is one
of the best I’ve seen on how to do it.
Using a Star Wars movie as an example, the article goes through the steps point by point and then
puts it all together. I don't normally like books or articles on writing that
refer to movies or TV for examples because video and print are such different
mediums, but I think the comparison works fine for the synopsis.
Deadline: July 1, 2013
This award "combines a one-month residency at Blue Mountain Center with a $5,000 prize. It is awarded annually to a promising new journalist or essayist whose work combines warmth, humor, wisdom and concern with social justice. The award was established in honor of Richard J. Margolis, a journalist, essayist and poet who gave eloquent voice to the hardships of the rural poor, migrant farm workers, the elderly, Native Americans and others whose voices are seldom heard.” The winner will be announced in November.
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