Novel Metamorphosis: Uncommon Ways to Revise

Novel Metamorphosis: Uncommon Ways to Revise
ISBN-10
1629440671
ISBN-13
9781629440675
Category
Reference
Language
English
Published
2016-05-10
Publisher
Mims House
Author
Darcy Pattison

Description

Congratulations! You've finished a novel. What an accomplishment! Now what? Now, you need a innovative, in-depth guide to revision. Why Revise? Before revision: Nice Story After revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams. Novice or Seasoned: For aspiring novelists, mid-list novelists who want to break out, novelists who want to self-publish-successfully, writers who have completed NaNoWriMo but don't know what to do next, and writing critique groups looking for a way to help each other to the next level.Revising has never been easier * Systematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript* Visually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems* Transform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people* Strengthen the narrative and emotional arcs* Sharpen dialogue* Morph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood* Enliven narrated events by selecting the right details* Use language with confidence* Add depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development* Plan your novel's metamorphosisThe Results A stronger, richer, deeper story, a story that makes readers weep and cry and turn the next page.Novel Metamorphosis, unlike most books on revision, turns theory into radical new tools which are practical, tangible, concrete. * Cut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problem* Develop your writing and editing skills* Understand the critical underlying structure of your story* Learn theory as you work* Spark in-depth discussions in your critique group

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