On Revision - The Only Writing That Counts

"Revision is a kind of writing, argues William Germano, indeed the only writing that ultimately counts. That's because only revision makes a piece of writing worth the time and attention of readers. With the wit and wisdom that distinguished his now classic guides Getting It Published and From Dissertation to Book, Germano explains how to get your writing up to the level where it matters not just to yourself but to others. Revision goes far beyond the usual advice to cut for concision, discussing revision as expansion, structural revision across the larger span of a work, revision as response to one's audience, and revision as rethinking. Although full of practical advice, this book is no mere how-to, and to approach it only as a guide wouldn't do it justice. It is also a learned, deeply thoughtful essay on what impels revising, and on the writer's task"--

About the author

William Germano is the author of several books, including Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, From Dissertation to Book, and On Revision, all published by the University of Chicago Press. His most recent book, co-written with Kit Nicholls, is Syllabus: The Remarkable, Unremarkable Document That Changes Everything. He has served as editor-in-chief at Columbia University Press, vice president and publishing director at Routledge, and dean of the faculty of humanities and social sciences at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he is now professor of English literature.

Summary

A trusted editor turns his attention to the most important part of writing: revision.

Product details

• Authors: Professor William Germano, William Germano, Germano William
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9780226410654
• ISBN: 978-0-226-41065-4
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; REFERENCE / General, Reference works, Writing & editing guides, Writing and editing guides, Creative writing & creative writing guides, Creative writing and creative writing guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General