How to Edit Your Own Novel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780645698671)

You've drafted your book, and now's the time to start thinking of the next step. Will you query traditional publishers? Will you hire a professional editor to help you ready the book for independent publishing?

In this gatekept industry, where secrets are held close and opportunities are few and far between, I want to help you break through. This book will help you on your way to publishing, competing in the querying process. Or for self publishers, getting ready for a professional editor - while saving costs because you've been able to do much of the work yourself.

Publishing a book in today's climate means standing out against hundreds of other authors. That means cultivating your writing craft so your story is enthralling and your voice is unmistakable. This book operates through a funnel strategy, starting at the top with your big picture developmental edits like plot and characters, and working our way down together until we're at the narrowest focus of spelling and punctuation.

Together, we'll walk through:

• Developmental editing like realism, plot, characters, and worldbuilding
• Line editing, from your paragraphs to showing versus telling
• Copy editing, with tips for finding your weak points and spotting errors
• Exercises in each chapter to help you improve your craft
• PLUS my entire writing worksheet set, with 40+ pages of checklists