synopsis

Generate plot-focused story synopses from manuscript chapters.

Updated May 9, 2026

Search Tags:#story structure #synopsis #manuscript summarization #pitch materials #query letters #back cover copy

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill synopsis-petitchu

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Skill: synopsis
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/synopsis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill synopsis-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the challenge of quickly distilling a longer manuscript into a clear, audience-ready summary for pitches, queries, or back-cover materials.

Core Features & Use Cases

Length-flexible synopsis generation: Produces long, medium, or short synopses tailored to common submission formats.
Manuscript-aware summarization: Uses the manuscript content (or whatever chapters are available) to produce a coherent story summary.
Plot-focused output: Emphasizes premise, arcs, key turning points, and resolution (with shorter options allowed to tease rather than fully spoil).

Quick Start

Run /synopsis book 2 to generate a medium-appropriate synopsis of the second book in your series for query use.

Frequently Asked Questions about synopsis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate a story synopsis for a query letter from my manuscript?▼

Generate a story synopsis for a query letter by selecting a synopsis agent and reading your available manuscript chapters. The Skill produces a plot-focused summary tailored to common submission formats like query letters.

What is the difference between short, medium, and long synopsis lengths for pitching?▼

Synopsis lengths vary to serve different submission needs: shorter options tease the premise without fully spoiling the resolution, while medium and long formats detail story arcs and key turning points for editor refreshes.

How do I write back cover copy from an existing book manuscript?▼

Write back cover copy by running the summarization process on your available manuscript sections. It emphasizes the premise and story arcs to produce an audience-ready summary designed for back-cover materials.

Can I create a plot-focused summary if only some chapters of my manuscript are available?▼

You can create a plot-focused summary using whatever chapters are currently available. The Skill uses manuscript-aware summarization to distill existing sections into a coherent story summary for pitching purposes.

How are generated synopses saved and organized for future collaborator refreshes?▼

Generated synopses are saved directly to a dated synopsis file. This ensures you have organized, version-tracked summaries ready for collaborator or editor refresh needs during the publishing process.