Revision is a Process: How to Take the Frustration Out of Self-editing - Softcover

McLean, Catherine E.

 
9780988587441: Revision is a Process: How to Take the Frustration Out of Self-editing

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Nothing gives a writer a life-high like finishing the first draft of a story— and nothing frustrates a writer more than having to revise and edit that draft. Revision is a Process offers secrets, tips, shortcuts, practical advice, and "cheat sheets" that will enable a writer to go step-by-step through a self-editing process to create a reader-friendly, marketable manuscript. Revision is a Process showcases— ** How using 12 simple steps when revising saves time, energy, and frustration ** How to systematically examine the entire story so nothing is overlooked ** How to examine the plot for what's out of sync and for missing elements ** How to avoid "logic flaws," Freudian slips, and faux pas ** How to use "red flag" words to find bloopers and blunders ** How to diagnose a prologue before keeping or deleting it Every writer believes there has to be an easier way to revise a manuscript. Revision is a Process is the gift you've been waiting for. In its pages is a remarkably easy approach to self-editing that will take the pressure off a daunting task and open the path to success.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

For nearly two decades, Catherine has given writing workshops in-person, online, and at conferences that help writers better understand the various craft elements of writing fiction to make a story a good read. She believes knowing the pros and cons, the advantages and disadvantages, of the various techniques of storytelling actually liberates creativity and aids a writer in telling a far better story—a more marketable story—and a story readers are willing to buy and tell others about. Her lighthearted science fiction short stories have appeared in hard cover and online anthologies and magazines. Her books include: Hearts Akilter (fantasy/sci-fi romance novella) Jewels of the Sky (science fiction adventure) Karma & Mayhem (paranormal fantasy romance— being rereleased in 2017) Adrada to Zool (a short story anthology) Catherine lives on a farm nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. In the quiet of the countryside, she writes fantasy, futuristic, and paranormal stories where a reader can escape to other worlds for adventure and romance. Website: http://www.CatherineEmclean.com

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