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Because time is a premium, some producers refuse to read a writer's work unless they first submit a synopsis.  Your goal is to entice them to actually read your script.  You want them to see the quality of your writing, not just the plot beats.  So it's vital you don't reveal too much in the synopsis.

A Selling Synopsis conveys the essence of your story with some key scenes and lively details, but tells only enough to tantalize the reader.  Running one to two pages (longer for a novel), it succinctly describes and promotes your work, focusing on its most salable qualities.  The document consists of three parts:  1) the Log Line, 2) the Pitch, and 3) the Synopsis, which includes both a Teaser Ending and a Full Ending.  At your request, the pitch will be targeted to a specific market.

Read a sample Selling Synopsis.  You can also view this script sales tool as a PDF file (79 KB).  Or, if you prefer, right-click the link and select "Save Target As..." to save the file to your computer.  To view or print the document you must have the Acrobat® Reader® installed on your computer.  The Acrobat® Reader® can be downloaded, free of charge, from:

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Screenplay

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Fee:  $190.  Payable by check or online through PayPal.

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Electronic submission (e-mail attachment), add $10.

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Turnaround time is generally two to three weeks.  Rush service (one week or less), add $50.

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Additional charges may apply for screenplays longer than 130 pages.

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Follow-up synopsis of the revised script within 90 days receives a $30 discount.

Novel or Manuscript

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Fee:  Please for a quote.

Fees include postage for the return of your screenplay or novel.

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