Synopsis Quotes

Normally I start with a plot, and write a synopsis, and the ideas come from the construction. (Jo Nesbo)
I can't just react on the strength of an email and three pages of synopsis, and say I'm going to take off for three months of my life. View quote
Emmanuelle Beart
I hate even the idea of a synopsis. When stories are really working, when you're providing subtextual exploration and things that are deeply layered, you're obligated to not say things out loud. View quote
Shane Carruth
Although I've made notes for things and even written synopses sitting in trains or on park benches, for the complete composition of things I need absolute solitude, preferably an empty house. View quote
James Salter
I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I don't know what the book's about. I invent something for my publisher because he asks for one, but the final book ends up very differently. View quote
Jackie Collins