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SelfEditing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print,New
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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.In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Self-Editing for Fiction Writers'? A: The book focuses on teaching writers the editing techniques used by professional editors to improve their manuscripts, covering aspects such as dialogue, exposition, and point of view.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Renni Browne and Dave King, both of whom are professional editors with extensive experience in the publishing industry.
- Q: Is this edition of the book updated? A: Yes, this is the second edition, which is completely revised and updated to reflect current editing practices and techniques.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 13, 2004.
- Q: Can this book help me if I am a beginner writer? A: Yes, this book is designed to assist writers at all levels, including beginners, by providing practical editing techniques to enhance their writing.
- Q: Are there examples included in the book? A: Yes, each editing technique is illustrated with examples, many drawn from the authors' own experiences with edited manuscripts.
- Q: Does the book cover specific editing techniques? A: Yes, it covers various editing techniques such as dialogue, exposition, and point of view, guiding writers through the editing process.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fiction only? A: While the focus is on fiction writing, the editing techniques discussed can be beneficial for any form of narrative writing, including short stories.