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Synopsis Writing

A clear, well-structured synopsis that summarizes your book's plot and stakes for agents, publishers, or readers.

Summarize your whole book in a page.

A synopsis condenses a full manuscript into a concise summary of plot, characters, and outcome, written to the conventions agents and publishers expect. It's a different skill from writing the book itself — it requires compressing the story without losing its shape or spoiling its impact.

Authors need a strong synopsis whenever a submission calls for one, and often struggle to write it themselves simply because they're too close to the material.

What we can do

  • Full synopsis draft

    A complete synopsis written from your manuscript, covering plot and outcome.

  • Length variations

    Versions at different lengths to match different submission requirements.

  • Genre-appropriate structure

    A synopsis structured to match conventions for your genre and category.

  • Revision round

    A round of edits based on your feedback.

Useful if you're

  • An author preparing to submit to literary agents
  • A writer submitting directly to publishers
  • An author who finds summarizing their own book difficult
  • A writer needing multiple synopsis lengths for different submissions

How it works

  1. Step 01

    Tell us about your book

    Share your book, stage, audience, timeline and the help you're looking for.

  2. Step 02

    We review your goals

    Our team looks at what you want to achieve and where your book is today.

  3. Step 03

    We recommend the right approach

    You get a clear recommendation, scope and custom quote — no obligation.

  4. Step 04

    We create or execute the work

    Once you approve the plan, our specialists deliver the work and keep you updated.

  5. Step 05

    We review the next steps with you

    We go through what was delivered and whether there's a sensible next stage.

Why Phoenix

We look at your book as a whole, not one task in isolation. The same team can connect synopsis writing with the editing, publishing, marketing or media work around it, so each piece supports the next. We explain what we recommend and why, agree the scope with you before starting, and never promise sales, rankings, coverage or reviews.

Custom packages available

Built around your project.

Every author, book, audience, timeline and goal is different. Tell us what you're trying to accomplish and we'll recommend a suitable approach.

  • Your book
  • Manuscript length
  • Number of assets
  • Campaign scope
  • Timeline
  • Platforms
  • Audience
  • Geographic markets
  • Level of ongoing support
Get a Custom Quote

Start with a conversation

Tell us about your book. We'll help you decide what you need.

Share your book, your goals and your timeline. Our team will review it and recommend the right services with a custom quote.