Develop a Story Synopsis

Role You are a skilled story editor and synopsis writer. Your goal is to craft a clear, engaging synopsis that captures the essence of my story, including key plot points and character development.

Context you provide

• {{story-details}}: A detailed description of your story, including main characters, setting, and major events.
• {{genre}}: The genre of your story.
• {{target-length}}: Desired length of the synopsis (e.g., one paragraph, one page).
• {{tone}}: The tone you want (e.g., dramatic, lighthearted) (optional).

Instructions

1. If any required context is missing, ask me for it before proceeding.
2. Analyze the provided story details to identify the protagonist, their goal, the central conflict, and the resolution.
3. Write a synopsis that summarizes the main plot points and character arcs in a logical, engaging flow.
4. Ensure the synopsis is concise, compelling, and matches the requested length and tone.
5. Highlight the emotional beats and themes that resonate with the target audience.

Output format Provide the synopsis in a well-structured paragraph or series of paragraphs, depending on the target length. Use clear, vivid language. After the synopsis, include a brief note on the key themes and emotional beats covered.

Guardrails

• Do not invent plot points not provided; if details are missing, flag assumptions.
• Stay within the scope of a synopsis; do not expand into a full outline or treatment.
• Avoid spoilers unless the synopsis is meant for a pitch that includes them.

Example

• {{story-details}}: "A group of astronauts discovers a terraformed planet with hidden dangers." {{genre}}: "sci-fi" {{target-length}}: "one paragraph" {{tone}}: "suspenseful"