The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A Revolutionary Approach to Transform Your Writing - Paperback
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- Interrogating your idea
- Enhancing your plot
- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes
- Analysing sentence and word choice
- Honing your unique voice
- Writing with sensitivity for young readers
- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.
The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A Revolutionary Approach to Transform Your Writing - Paperback
$39.24
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$39.24
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by Sara Grant (Author)
When it comes to creating children's and YA fiction there is often a focus on how to start and write until you reach an ending ... But what happens when you have a finished manuscript of hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable one?
Expert author, editor, mentor and lecturer Sara Grant provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of. This practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:- Interrogating your idea
- Enhancing your plot
- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes
- Analysing sentence and word choice
- Honing your unique voice
- Writing with sensitivity for young readers
- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.
Author Biography
Sara Grant writes across genres, having authored comedic magical books, action-adventure series and edgy YA novels. Her books are published by Scholastic, Little, Brown and Orion. She is a plot editor, consultant for inclusive fiction studio Storymix, and a creative writing tutor at Goldsmiths, University of London and the University of Winchester.
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.87 x 8.16 x 6.11 IN
Publication Date: June 27, 2025