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Edit Like a Pro

Victoria Griffin

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"Editing" is a bad word to many writers. It’s associated with unpleasantness and is seen as a necessary evil. But self-editing for fiction writers can and should be a joyful experience. I hope that, by the end of this workbook, you think so too.

Edit Like a ProComplete worksheets to jumpstart your editing process.Develop strategies and systems you will use throughout career.Understand the basic editing structure.Take quizzes to test your knowledge.Review your publishing options, and choose the best route for your book.As an author and a professional editor, I have developed this guide to self-editing for fiction writers with both roles in mind. The process and strategies outlined in these pages have been forged through self-editing and honed during professional editing. You will find a blend of the rigid structure required in the profession and the flexibility authors must apply to their personal self-editing process.This second edition includes expanded sections on prewriting, as a strong prewriting process can make editing far easier. This edition also includes information about publishing options and tips for publishing safely.Available in 8" x 11" paperback and ebook.

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137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2021