I just remembered I have to write a synopsis for Drink Me* in the next few days. So basically I’m whining and procrastinating and considering how to make lemon flavoured brownies.
Honestly, this shouldn’t be that hard. It’s high-concept! The plot is very straight-forward! There are only two characters!
Arkem: Drink Me is a rollicking adventure featuring two miscreants, one of whom is a Wizard (in space). Things explode, terrible things happen, they drink, more things explode, they quip, and then they drink some more.
Me: That is… not actually inaccurate in any way. (Except the implication that he only wizards in space).
Arkem: Would it be better if I hadn’t capitalised wizard?
Me: Yes.
Arkem: I’ll accept your note.
See? Even someone who hasn’t read it can synopsise it. I should certainly be able to manage it without reverting to the movie announcer voice.
A wizard with the survival instincts of a pineapple and a guy with trust issues and a really bad suit walk into a bar…
I should keep working on it.
* Check it out! Me using the fancy new title of Wizards. Cool, huh?
Kandace Mavrick
Paul McLaughlan
Greg Tannahill
02/05/2013
In the most interesting time period of their lives, a number of relatable characters learn and grow as they face challenges and contront obstacles. However, as a result of events, they soon find themselves facing their darkest hour, and only their inherent qualities combined with the lessons they have learned will enable them to pull through and achieve some measure of success in the face of escalating stakes. Including both comedy, drama, and ideas, this tour de force by Kandace Maverick will leave you feeling like you have read a story in a way that no other story ever has.
See! Even someone who’s never heard you DESCRIBE your work can write a synopsis.
Kandace Mavrick
02/05/2013
😛 I don’t know why I bother writing them at all. You guys do an excellent job.