The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A Revolutionary Approach to Transform Your Writing (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781399418867)

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.

Author: Sara Grant
ISBN-10: 1399418866
ISBN-13: 9781399418867
Publisher: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2025
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.27h x 6.02w x 1.00d