Hate it when an agent asks you to write a synopsis of your work? Have a hard time seeing the forest for the trees? You're not alone. There isn't an author on the planet that likes distilling their 80,000 words down to 2 pages. But it's a skill you need. This class will teach you how to craft a riveting synopsis, and why it's one of your best marketing tools. Please bring writing materials for in-class exercises and either your own book or one you know very well.

Maryedith Burrell is an author, filmmaker and professor with credits too numerous to list. A self-confessed "impatient reader," she's a pro who knows how to cut to the chase without sacrificing character. She's currently writing a memoir and producing a documentary about California's Silicon Valley (for more details go to maryedithburrell.com)