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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.
Renni Browne and Dave King are two of the country's best-known independent editors. Over the years they have edited the work of many writers — including bestselling authors — before the manuscripts went out to agents or publishers. In this book Browne and King teach you, the writer, how to apply the editing techniques they have developed to your own work. Chapters on dialogue, exposition, point of view, interior monologue, and other techniques take you through the same processes an expert editor would go through to perfect your manuscript. Each point is illustrated with examples, many drawn from the hundreds of books Browne and King have edited. Every chapter contains hands-on exercises to help you apply these techniques to your own work. And illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist George Booth keep everything in perspective. Synopsis:The term "editor" has taken on a new connotation in recent years. At today's publishing houses, editors find most of their time is invested in negotiating contracts, acquiring books, and lunching literary agents. Because this leaves so little time for working on manuscripts, even very strong submissions that need editing tend to be rejected. Writers who use this book can give their work the editorial attention it needs--before the book ever reaches the publisher's desk. A pre-edited book, short story, or article makes looks like the work of a professional rather than an amateur. As such, its author is far more likely to get published--and to become a better writer in the process. Synopsis:"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache."--Library Journal Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-219) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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