{"product_id":"writing-the-synopsis-writing-workshop-online-july-2026","title":"Writing a Compelling Synopsis Zoom Seminar with Meg Eden Kuyatt on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBegins Tuesday, July 28, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClass Times by Time Zone: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM \/ New York (EDT): 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Enrolling!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Meg Eden Kuyatt is the award-winning author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature-winning poetry collection \u003cem\u003eDrowning in the Floating World\u003c\/em\u003e and the forthcoming \u003cem\u003eobsolete hill\u003c\/em\u003e (Fernwood Press, 2026) and children's novels, including the Schneider Family Book Award Honor-winning \u003cem\u003eGood Different, The Girl in the Walls, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Perfect Enough\u003c\/em\u003e, all with Scholastic. When she isn't writing, she teaches creative writing students. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis online writing workshop is for fiction and nonfiction writers who want to learn how to distill their book-length projects into a focused, effective synopsis. Whether you're preparing to query agents, submit to editors, or simply want a clearer roadmap for your draft, this seminar will give you the tools to get there. Open to all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen an agent or editor requests a synopsis, the process of honing your novel down into such a small space can be dread-inducing. But writing a synopsis can also help you reflect on the larger themes and values of your work, tighten your narrative structure, or lay out a roadmap for a future project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this 90-minute Zoom writing workshop, award-winning author Meg Eden Kuyatt will use the synopsis as a frame for discussing the bones and beats of plot, as well as a guiding light through the drafting and editing process. You'll practice getting to the heart of your project through writing a one-line pitch and using that pitch to outline your synopsis. Whether you're deep in revision or just beginning to shape a new idea, this online writing class will help you see your story with fresh clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this seminar, students will practice writing a one-line pitch for their project and use that pitch to begin outlining a working synopsis. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of how to identify the essential beats of their story and translate them into a concise, compelling synopsis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSession: Writing the Synopsis (One-Day Seminar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhy the synopsis matters: reflection, structure, and the querying process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe bones and beats of plot: identifying the essential narrative arc of your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWriting the one-line pitch: getting to the heart of your story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFrom pitch to synopsis: outlining your synopsis using your pitch as a guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe synopsis as a drafting and editing tool: using it as a roadmap for revision and future projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOpen Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA clear understanding of what a synopsis is, why it matters, and how agents and editors use it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTechniques for identifying the essential beats and themes of your narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA drafted one-line pitch for your current project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA working synopsis outline you can continue to develop after the seminar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrategies for using the synopsis as a tool for drafting, revising, and strengthening your story's structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $75 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Meg Eden Kuyatt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Tuesday, July 28, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet once via Zoom on Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $75 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48156091252984,"sku":null,"price":111.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Meg_Eden_Headshot_2024_1.png?v=1724944392","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-au\/products\/writing-the-synopsis-writing-workshop-online-july-2026","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}