Jodi's votes on the list Books About Editing Books

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1	Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne 4.25 avg rating — 7,172 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing by Peter Ginna (Editor) 4.15 avg rating — 843 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press 4.30 avg rating — 6,188 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 5,629 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 14,125 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers by Scott Norton 4.01 avg rating — 370 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level by Donald Maass 4.08 avg rating — 4,095 ratings Jodi rated it 4 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	A Writer's Grammar by C. Beth Burch (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 24 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 112,632 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Troubleshooting Your Novel: Essential Techniques for Identifying and Solving Manuscript Problems by Steven James (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 123 ratings Jodi added it to currently-reading See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Art And Craft Of Storytelling: A Comprehensive Guide To Classic Writing Techniques by Nancy Lamb (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 204 ratings Jodi rated it 5 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Burroway 4.10 avg rating — 4,014 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner 3.99 avg rating — 6,346 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 322,616 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Writing 21st Century Fiction: High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling by Donald Maass 4.34 avg rating — 883 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 2,451 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It) (Skill Builders Series #1) by Janice Hardy (Goodreads Author) 4.54 avg rating — 1,010 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl B. Klein (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 586 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	On Writing by Eudora Welty 4.03 avg rating — 611 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Stein on Writing by Sol Stein 4.28 avg rating — 4,833 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels by Gwen Hayes 4.39 avg rating — 4,436 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture by Gail Carriger (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 1,333 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schmidt (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 888 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	How Fiction Works by James Wood 3.99 avg rating — 8,325 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Complete Guide to Writing Fiction by Barnaby Conrad 4.04 avg rating — 47 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass 4.25 avg rating — 3,081 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules by Steven James (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 734 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life by Noah Lukeman (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 1,140 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. 4.18 avg rating — 87,601 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines by Thomas C. Foster 3.58 avg rating — 34,507 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee 4.27 avg rating — 17,766 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Aspects of the Novel by E.M. Forster 3.80 avg rating — 5,000 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them by Francine Prose (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 11,985 ratings Jodi added it See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	A Novel Idea: Best Advice on Writing Inspirational Fiction by ChiLibris (Contributor) 4.35 avg rating — 85 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James N. Frey 3.87 avg rating — 2,700 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling by James N. Frey 4.06 avg rating — 719 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Why I Write by George Orwell 4.01 avg rating — 15,795 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Write Away: One Novelist's Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life by Elizabeth George (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 1,486 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Lessons from a Lifetime of Writing: A Novelist Looks at His Craft by David Morrell (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 268 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Words into Type by Marjorie E. Skillin 4.21 avg rating — 127 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications, With Exercises and Answer Keys by Amy Einsohn 4.25 avg rating — 1,462 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Fire in Fiction: Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great by Donald Maass 4.17 avg rating — 1,802 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself by Susan Bell 4.03 avg rating — 1,115 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Style: Toward Clarity and Grace by Joseph M. Williams 4.21 avg rating — 2,052 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Max Perkins: Editor of Genius by A. Scott Berg 4.30 avg rating — 2,045 ratings Jodi rated it 4 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century by Steven Pinker (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 9,307 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers by Matt Bird 4.41 avg rating — 1,056 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg 4.21 avg rating — 32,105 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'Engle 4.26 avg rating — 9,831 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury 4.08 avg rating — 21,660 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller by John Truby 4.25 avg rating — 7,325 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The War of Art by Steven Pressfield (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 121,088 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott Bell (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 5,988 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes by Jack M. Bickham 3.78 avg rating — 1,031 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Plot Versus Character: A Balanced Approach to Writing Great Fiction by Jeff Gerke (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 478 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies by Deborah Halverson (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 293 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Writing Fiction for Dummies by Randy Ingermanson (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 1,642 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction by Jeff Gerke (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 166 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative by Jane Alison 4.09 avg rating — 2,293 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Scene & Structure by Jack M. Bickham 4.11 avg rating — 1,624 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft (Foundations of Fiction, #3) by Janice Hardy (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 116 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Your Life as Story: Discovering the "new Autobiography" and Writing Memoir as Literature by Tristine Rainer (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 355 ratings Jodi added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars