How To Write A Good Screenplay Synopsis. One exercise is to ask yourself if the page you wrote could be condensed to one or two paragraphs, and if any paragraphs can be communicated. Only the most important characters should be mentioned in a synopsis.
Limit your synopsis to one to three pages. One exercise is to ask yourself if the page you wrote could be condensed to one or two paragraphs, and if any paragraphs can be communicated. Make a list of your main characters.