A Synopsis is your screenplay storyline condensed into 2 to 3 pages. As with the Logline, the synopsis is a marketing tool as it is succinct and to the point, albeit more detailed than the Logline. Busy decision-makers again prefer something short and to the point...and absolutely dazzling. Now, usually these decision-makers prefer to hear a Logline first. If they like the Logline, they'll ask for the Synopis. If you're really lucky, they'll skip the Synopsis and ask for the screenplay. Don't hold your breathe though. So, to be on the safe side, always have a synopsis at the ready.

Now, there are MANY different approaches to writing a Synopsis but let's look at the most logical way. Use the same outline you would use to outline your screenplay, except tighten it...enormously. Keep it to about 4 or 5 paragraphs. For our interests, we'll use the same outline mentioned earlier. So, your Synopsis outline might look something like the following:

Paragraph I

Opening - Hook - Introductions & Nudges

Paragraph II

Catalyst - Headway - Dedication

Paragraph III

Tightrope - Reversal - Final Push

Paragraph IV

Climax - Aftermath

(Note: The last sentence of each paragraph should have a compelling segue to next paragraph, thus forcing the reader to want read on.)