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Synopsis Skill

剧本大纲写作Skill

Invocation Triggers

适用触发场景

Apply this skill when:
  • Preparing submission materials
  • Creating one-page story summaries
  • Pitching to producers or executives
  • Condensing screenplay for coverage
应用本Skill的场景：
  • 准备提交材料
  • 创作一页式故事摘要
  • 向制片人和高管进行项目推介
  • 为剧本评估精简内容

What Makes a Good Synopsis

优质大纲的标准

Per WTFB methodology, a good synopsis must:
  1. Be easily pitchable by a producer to others - They need to be able to sell it up the chain
  2. Be instantly understandable on first read - No re-reading required
  3. Give an accurate picture of the story - No misleading or incomplete information
  4. Be one page or less - Industry standard maximum length
  5. Not over-complicate with every character/detail - Focus on essentials
根据WTFB创作方法，优质大纲必须满足：
  1. 便于制片人向他人推介——他们需要能够向上级推销这个故事
  2. 一读即懂——无需反复阅读
  3. 准确呈现故事全貌——无误导或信息缺失
  4. 篇幅控制在一页以内——行业标准最大篇幅
  5. 无需包含所有角色/细节——聚焦核心内容

Synopsis vs. Treatment

大纲与故事处理稿的对比

SynopsisTreatment
One page maximum3-15 pages typical
Essential plot onlyDetailed scene breakdown
Main characters onlyAll significant characters
Present tensePresent tense
No dialogueMay include key dialogue
Quick readLonger investment
大纲故事处理稿
最多一页通常3-15页
仅核心剧情详细分场拆解
仅主要角色所有重要角色
现在时态现在时态
无对话可包含关键对话
快速阅读需投入更多时间阅读

Synopsis Structure

大纲结构

Header

页眉

TITLE: ___________________________________
SUBMITTED BY: ___________________________________
AUTHOR: ___________________________________
FORM/PAGES: Script – ___ pages
GENRE: ___________________________________
LOCALE: ___________________________________
CIRCA: ___________________________________
标题：___________________________________
提交人：___________________________________
作者：___________________________________
格式/页数：剧本 – ___页
类型：___________________________________
地点：___________________________________
时间背景：___________________________________

Logline (2-3 lines)

核心钩子（2-3行）

The hook that captures the essence of your story.
能够抓住故事核心的钩子。

Body (Remaining space)

正文（剩余版面）

Tell the complete story in present tense, focusing on:
  • Main character introduction
  • The central conflict
  • Key turning points
  • The resolution
用现在时态讲述完整故事，聚焦：
  • 主角介绍
  • 核心冲突
  • 关键转折点
  • 结局

Synopsis Template

大纲模板

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[TITLE]

[标题]

Genre: [Genre] | Setting: [Location], [Time Period] Pages: [Number] | Format: Original Screenplay
类型：[类型] | 背景：[地点], [时间背景] 页数：[数字] | **格式：**原创剧本

LOGLINE

核心钩子

[One to two sentence hook]
[1-2句的核心钩子]

SYNOPSIS

大纲

[PROTAGONIST NAME] is [brief character description establishing their status quo].
When [INCITING INCIDENT], [they] must [GOAL]. But [ANTAGONIST/OBSTACLE] stands in the way, [describe conflict].
As [PROTAGONIST] [midpoint action/discovery], [stakes raise]. [Describe escalation and complications].
[Describe the dark moment/all is lost beat].
In the end, [PROTAGONIST] [describe resolution and character transformation]. [Final image or state].
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[主角姓名]是[简要描述主角现状]。
当[触发事件]发生时，[主角]必须达成[目标]。但[反派/阻碍]挡在面前，[描述冲突]。
随着[主角]做出[中期行动/发现]，风险升级。[描述冲突升级和复杂状况]。
[描述至暗时刻/一切尽失的节点]。
最终，[主角][描述结局和角色转变]。[最终画面或状态]。
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Example Synopsis: Eastern Market

大纲示例：《东部市场》

TITLE: EASTERN MARKET
GENRE: Human Condition
LOCALE: Detroit
CIRCA: Present Day

LOGLINE:
Two brothers struggle not to waste their lives without wasting each
other at a place called the Eastern Market.

SYNOPSIS:
Eastern Market is the story of two brothers Dino & Angelo Napolitano
who live and work in the once bustling metropolis called Detroit,
that's now become an empty dying city. Similar to the city's
condition, Dino was also once a rising star, who had garnered the
adoration of thousands of boxing fans. When sports broadcasters
bring Dino's name up before a match, it's only in the negative
regarding his squandered talent. He is known as the boxing world's
poster child of self-inflicted failure. Unlike other stories about
failed fighters, there is no chance that Dino could ever return to
the ring. Dino is a keep to himself hard working guy; however, his
hard drinking has only nurtured the bitterness that's consuming his
life and everything around him. Failed at love and life, Dino
doesn't see the woman (Robin) who loves him, only the woman (Kim)
that he lost.

Dino's younger brother Angelo is married with a child and is the
binding force in Dino's life. Every time Dino fails or falls, Angelo
is there to fix things and make it right. But Angelo and his wife
are getting sick and tired of helping his brother and alcoholic
mother Irene at every turn. Angelo just wants to get on with his own
life, but can't let go of his brother.

Both men work for a scumbag named Paul at Backos meats who's been
using the brothers for years. Though it doesn't seem like it, both
men really want the same thing; to make their mark on this life
without leaving a stain, at the place called the Eastern Market.
标题：东部市场
类型：人性题材
地点：底特律
时间背景：当代

核心钩子：
两兄弟在名为东部市场的地方，努力不荒废人生，也不互相消耗。

大纲：
《东部市场》讲述了居住和工作在底特律的两兄弟迪诺·纳波利塔诺与安吉洛·纳波利塔诺的故事，这座曾经繁华的大都市如今已成空城，日渐衰落。和城市的处境相似，迪诺也曾是一颗冉冉升起的新星，拥有成千上万拳击粉丝的拥戴。如今体育解说员在比赛前提到迪诺时，只会提及他浪费天赋的负面消息，他被称为拳击界自毁前程的典型。与其他失意拳手的故事不同，迪诺再也没有机会重返拳台。迪诺是个沉默寡言、努力工作的人，但酗酒只会滋长吞噬他人生和周遭一切的愤懑。爱情和生活皆不如意的迪诺，看不到深爱他的罗宾，只念念不忘失去的金。

迪诺的弟弟安吉洛已婚并育有一子，是迪诺生活中的支柱。每次迪诺跌倒或失败，安吉洛都会出现收拾烂摊子，让一切回归正轨。但安吉洛和妻子越来越厌倦每次都要帮助弟弟和酗酒的母亲艾琳。安吉洛只想过自己的生活，却无法放下弟弟。

兄弟俩都在一个叫保罗的混蛋手下的巴科斯肉类店工作，保罗利用兄弟俩多年。尽管看似并非如此，但两人真正想要的东西是一样的：在名为东部市场的地方，在人生中留下印记，而非污点。

Synopsis Writing Tips

大纲写作技巧

DO

建议做法

  • Write in present tense
  • Focus on the protagonist's journey
  • Include the ending (unlike a query letter)
  • Use active, vivid language
  • Convey the tone/genre of the script
  • Make it emotionally engaging
  • 使用现在时态
  • 聚焦主角的成长历程
  • 包含结局（与查询信不同）
  • 使用生动的主动语态
  • 传递剧本的基调/类型
  • 增强情感吸引力

DON'T

避免做法

  • Include every subplot
  • Name every character (3-4 max)
  • Use dialogue unless essential
  • Describe scenes in detail
  • Leave the ending ambiguous
  • Exceed one page
  • 包含所有支线剧情
  • 提及所有角色（最多3-4个）
  • 使用对话（除非必要）
  • 详细描述场景
  • 结局模糊不清
  • 篇幅超过一页

Simplicity Test

简洁性测试

Ask yourself: "Could even an idiot read it and understand it?"
If you need to re-read sections, simplify. The producer needs to pitch this story to others in a meeting. Make it memorable and clear.
问问自己：“就算是外行读了也能理解吗？”
如果需要重读部分内容，就简化。制片人需要在会议上向他人推介这个故事，要让它好记又清晰。

Synopsis Length Guidelines

大纲篇幅指南

Standard: 250-350 words (one page, single-spaced)
Short: 150-200 words (half page)
Extended: 500-750 words (two pages - only if requested)
标准：250-350词（一页，单倍行距）
简短版：150-200词（半页）
扩展版：500-750词（两页——仅在要求时使用）

Validation Checklist

验证清单

  • One page or less
  • Instantly understandable on first read
  • Protagonist clearly identified
  • Central conflict explained
  • Resolution included
  • Tone matches the screenplay
  • No more than 3-4 character names used
  • Present tense throughout
  • Could be pitched verbally in 2 minutes
  • Franchise/sequel potential mentioned (if applicable)
  • 篇幅不超过一页
  • 一读即懂
  • 主角明确
  • 核心冲突清晰
  • 包含结局
  • 基调与剧本匹配
  • 使用的角色名称不超过3-4个
  • 全程使用现在时态
  • 可在2分钟内口头推介
  • 提及系列/续集潜力（如适用）