- Paperback: 237 pages
- Publisher: HarperReference; Reprint edition (31 Mar 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0062720465
- ISBN-13: 978-0062720467
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 764,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Covers characterization, exposition, point of view, dialogue, proportion, and voice.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a outstanding little book for writers who are serious about improving their fiction writing. It has detailed chapters on "Show and Tell", "Point of View", "Dialogue Mechanics", "Interior Monologue" and other techniques which will help make your writing more professional. Each theme is illustrated with entertaining examples and each chapter includes writing exercises. So having worked your way through the text, you actually remember what the authors told you. The book is also extremely readable and admirably concise.
Conclusion: definitely worth buying if you want to improve your writing.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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I have hundreds of books on writing - I bought this book about a month ago, and it's the best book ever on editing fiction. I've now recommended it to four other people who are getting a copy. This is a practical, no-nonsense book which explains clearly chapter-by-chapter how to edit and improve prose, dialogue, setting, and just about everything you can think of in fiction. Don't even hesitate or look for another editing book. I've got most of them, and this is it. And no, I'm not the author, nor the publisher. Read it, put it into practice, and get miles ahead of the competition.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This book is the only one of the dozens I've bought over the years that I found it easy, enlightening and valuable to read and re-read as I began the process of editing my first full length novel. Simple, common sense approach that nevertheless makes you go back over your own work and thump your forehead: how could you make such elementary mistakes? How could you have thought *that* sentence sounded good? How could you have considered letting *that* many cliches loose in your work? This book really is the only one you'll ever need to self-edit your work; it doesn't try and instruct you in the art of constructing a plot or premise, but it does help you to pare back and improve what you've already created.
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self-editing for fiction writers
Would definitely recommend this item for any writer. Easy to read and understand. A perfect aid when you are editing.
Published 5 months ago by CC
Brilliant, though it won't make you a 'great' writer
I started reading this book about four years ago shortly after completing a novel. Then, I thought it was interesting but unimportant. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Martin Turner
Good guidance for editing your draft
It has got good tips to help you fix your draft. Can be quite handy for a first-timer. Good Luck!
Published 6 months ago by H. Bastawy
Don't make the same mistakes I did. Read this book.
Mistake 1. When you first start to write a novel you don't think you need much help -- you automatically assume (incorrectly -- in most instances) that your talents will instantly... Read more
Published 10 months ago by ric03
helping with publishing
Arrived quickly and in good condition. It is a very helpful book for those who are into writinng and want to publish or even for those who want to be publishers.
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Good for all creative writers
Don't be misled by the title: this little book is a superb read for anyone tackling a piece of creative writing, whether they feel they're close to publication or not. Read more
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handy great book
well-written, will make you think about the way you write and edit. Has useful exercises to help you along, and explained much I hadn't thought of or found in any other book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DD
Reasonably good information
This is a fairly good tool, and should be somewhat helpful once your novel is completed. But it is probably too little and too late by then. Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by Stephen Mcdaniel
How to make your manuscript publishing-perfect
Before reading this book I thought I knew it all. I thought I knew how to make my manuscript irresistible to publishers. I thought I knew how to edit my own books. Read more
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Bought my partner this and she swears by it. Recommended for all budding fiction writers.
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