Crafting good fiction isn't an impossible feat. You just need a dose of fiction magic.
Whether you intend to self-publish or you chose the traditional path to publication, you can learn the skills needed to transform fiction manuscripts into polished stories fit for an audience.
This book covers a wide range of topics on the various aspects of editing, including how to write dialogue (and punctuate it), character development and story arcs. Many of the topics covered in this book can also be found on theeditorsblog.net
About the Book
Review
Beth Hill has taken the mystery of editing and writing and broken it down into digestible pieces. I am telling you, this is good stuff. I read straight through the book and actually enjoyed it. Beth Hill has an engaging style of writing and sharing her knowledge. This is a book every writer and editor should have at their fingertips.
I rate this 5 out of 5 stars! So informative and well written!–Word Refiner
From the Back Cover
Crafting good fiction isn’t an impossible feat. You just need a dose of fiction magic.
Whether you intend to self-publish or you chose the traditional path to publication, you can learn the skills needed to transform fiction manuscripts into polished stories fit for an audience.
The Magic of Fiction: Crafting Words into Story demystifies the writing and revision processes, giving you the tools to
- create first drafts that require fewer rewrites
- systematically review the fiction elements and major sections of text
- correct problems with key story elements, including plot, setting, character, dialogue, conflict, and point of view
- edit manuscripts as an editor would
- meet the expectations of readers
- push beyond the impulse to settle for so-so stories
Appropriate for writers and editors, students and educators, The Magic of Fiction is the ultimate guide for writing and editing fiction.
Look Inside
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