The Magic of Fiction: Crafting Words Into Story: The Writer`s Guide to Writing & Editing, Hill Beth

The prospect of writing a novel can seem daunting, but writing, revising, and editing fiction dont have to be headache-inducing tasks. In The Magic of Fiction, editor Beth Hill helps you master the ins and outs of writing fiction. Learn how to create stronger first drafts to streamline the revision process later. Learn how to work and rework the fiction elements. And learn how to self-edit your stories whether you intend to self-publish or plan to submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher, whether youre a first-time novelist or a many-times-published author. This book is your comprehensive guide to crafting fiction. Its the perfect resource for writers planning to self-publish, authors looking for an edge for their manuscript submissions, and freelance fiction editors looking for a handbook on the craft. Students and educators will also benefit from having specifics about writing and editing in one book. The Magic of Fiction addresses all aspects of writing and editing, from the mechanics to story issues to style concerns. In it youll find tips, explanations, suggestions, examples, and a boatload of questions to guide your writing and editing. This guide includes: A comprehensive editing checklist Fixes for common writing mistakes Specifics for punctuation in dialogue Tips for putting setting to work for your fiction Recommendations for strengthening plot, character, and dialogue Suggestions for editing for the reader Help for writing to genre conventions Tips for word choices A guide for editing approaches

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