You've finished the first draft of your novel--congratulations! Time to have a drink, sit back...and start revising. But the revision process doesn't have to be intimidating. Revision and Self-Editing for Publication, Second Edition gives you the tools and advice you need to transform your first draft into a finished manuscript that agents and editors will fight for.
Inside you'll find-
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Self-editing techniques for plot, structure, character, theme, voice, and more that can be applied as you're writing to reduce your revision workload. .
Methods for fine-tuning your first draft into a tight, well-developed piece of literature. .
The Ultimate Revision Checklist, which seamlessly guides you through the revision process, step by step. .
New Chapter! Exercises and techniques for ""deepening"" your work to engage and excite readers like never before.
Whether you're writing a novel currently or have finished the first draft, Revision and Self-Editing for Publication, Second Edition will give you the guidance you need to revise your manuscript into a novel ready to be sold.
By:
James Scott Bell Imprint: Writers Digest Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 306g ISBN:9781599637068 ISBN 10: 1599637065 Pages: 288 Publication Date:31 December 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
