The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel - A revolutionary approach to transform your writing

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.

Product details

• Authors: Sara Grant, Grant Sara
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 19.06.2025
• EAN: 9781399418867
• ISBN: 978-1-399-41886-7
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 210 mm x 24 mm
• Series: Writers' and Artists'
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