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Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore

by Elizabeth Lyon

Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the competition and attract the attention of agents and publishers, including:

- Stand-out style techniques, from accessing an authentic voice to applying techniques of "wordsmithing" that transform prose
- How to rewrite characterization for dimensionality, a universal need, and theme
- Adjustment suggestions to match the prose style and structure of specific genres
- Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
- Strategies to strengthen story beginnings and endings
- Methods for increasing plot stakes, creating movement, and adjusting pace for maximum suspense

Book News Annotation:

Lyon, an Oregon-based author who specializes in books about the craft of writing, focuses on the revision process and how to tighten and enhance a manuscript so that it is more cohesive and marketable. From practicing proper grammar to creating a personal writing style, the author shows novice writers how to strengthen plot lines, characters and the beginning and endings of a story. A guide to writing query letters and synopses for potential publishers is also included. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Elizabeth Lyon is a mentor, editor, and popular writing instructor. She's contributed to The Writer and Writer's Digest.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780399533952
Subtitle:
Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore
Author:
Lyon, Elizabeth
Publisher:
Perigee Books
Subject:
Writing Skills
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Editing
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Fiction
Subject:
Fiction -- Technique.
Publication Date:
April 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
347
Dimensions:
794x540x97 66

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