Better Writing Through Editing
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Better Writing Through Editing
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Author : Jan Peterson
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Europe
Release Date : 2000-03-02
Better Writing Through Editing written by Jan Peterson and has been published by McGraw-Hill Europe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-02 with Editing categories.
Feral Youth
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Author : Polly Courtney
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2013-07-04
Feral Youth written by Polly Courtney and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-04 with Fiction categories.
The truth is, it ain’t just a race thing. They talk like it is, but really and truly it’s black against white, young against old, authorities against the rest. It’s countless of things. There’s bare reasons for feeling vexed right now. Growing up on a south London estate and excluded from every school that would take her, Alesha is the poster girl for the nation’s ‘feral youth’. When a young teacher makes an unexpected reappearance in the 15-year-old’s life, opening the door to a world of salaries, pianos and middle-class housemates, Alesha’s instinct is to pull up her hood and return to the streets. But fuelled by a need to survive, she falls into a cycle of crime, violence and drug-dealing, her one true ally deserting her when she needs him most. While everyone around her is rallying against the authorities in a war of haves and have-nots, Alesha finds herself caught in the crossfire, inextricably linked to the people she is trying to fight against. Can she see a way out? And as riots sweep the nation, whose side will she take?Born in South London and a resident of Ealing, an area affected by the London riots, Polly wrote Feral Youth ‘to give a voice to the thousands of frustrated youths who, like Alesha, feel marginalised and ignored by the rest of society’. She believes that the real causes of the riots have not gone away and that further unrest will happen in a matter of time. Feral Youth is a work of contemporary adult fiction that covers various topical themes, including the riots, youth culture, gangs and knife and gun crime. It sits alongside Stephen Kelman’s Pigeon English and Emma Donoghue’s Room in that it is aimed primarily at the adult reader and provides an alternative perspective on a world we think we know.
Write Edit Promote
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Author : Samarpita Sharma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-10
Write Edit Promote written by Samarpita Sharma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-10 with categories.
I am not exaggerating when I say I get at least 8-9 messages over all social media platforms every single month asking me, how to write. "I love to write but I don't know how to begin doing it formally.""Can you give me tips on writing?""Who will read me when nobody knows me?""Is publishing a book very traumatising a process?""Why don't you take online classes teaching how to write?"These are just a few of the questions people ask me and while I really want to help them, I am never sure where do I begin from. Writing is such a vast activity on its whole and I believe no one can really be taught how to write. But all of us can learn to write better. In this book, I wanted to address questions about writing, editing, hiring an editor, and even, how to promote a book without spending a bomb. Many people remain confused and unaware of how none of this is too difficult if done the correct way.If you look hard and carefully, you might spot some errors in this book. I have not edited this book in the manner I run a fine-tooth comb through manuscripts of my clients. The reason for this is that I want to stress on an important point I keep telling all authors. The writer of the piece looks at it from the writer's eyes. The editor's eyes can spot things a writer's eye might not. Of this book, I am (only) the author.I hope this book helps you. I know publishing is not a smooth experience. I cannot help you get published, but I hope I can help you with a few other things that come up in the process. I'd love to know what you think. Do mail me, I have mentioned my email id at the beginning of the book.
Write Better
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Author : Andrew T. Le Peau
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2019-10-08
Write Better written by Andrew T. Le Peau and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Christianity Today 2020 Book of the Year Award, Culture and the Arts Writing is not easy. But it can get better. In this primer on nonfiction writing, Andrew Le Peau offers insights he has learned as a published author and an editor for over forty years, training, guiding, and cheering on hundreds of writers. Here are skills that writers can master—from finding strong openings and closings, to focusing on an audience, to creating a clear structure, to crafting a persuasive message. With wide-ranging examples from fiction and nonfiction, Le Peau also demystifies aspects of art in writing such as creativity, tone, and metaphor. He considers strategies that can move writers toward fresher, more vital, and perhaps more beautiful expressions of the human condition. One aspect of writing that rarely receives attention is who we are as writers and how writing itself changes us. Self-doubt, fear of criticism, downsides of success, questions of authority, and finding our voice are all a part of the exploration of our spirituality as writers found in these pages. Discover how the act of writing can affect our life in God. Whether you're a veteran writer, an occasional practitioner, a publishing professional, or a student just starting to explore such skills, Le Peau's wit and wisdom can speed you on your way.
The Effective Editor
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Author : Foster Davis
language : en
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Release Date : 2000
The Effective Editor written by Foster Davis and has been published by Taylor Trade Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Editing categories.
A number of texts tell editors about their work; this handbook speaks to them about what to do first, and then what to do next. Filled with examples of winning practices, it equips editors with new approaches, and inspires them through the examples of others. Its concise, timeless quality aligns it with The Elements of Style by Strunk and White, The Effective Executive by Drucker and Coaching Writers: The Human Side of Editing by Clark and Fry. As traditional practices seem lost to business pressures, this book tells editors how to maintain focus and values.
On Editing
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Author : Helen Corner-Bryant
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-05-17
On Editing written by Helen Corner-Bryant and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!" - Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL "On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and indomitable. If you are writing-or editing-a novel, you could do no better than to have this book by your side. Comprehensive, easily digestible, it is a classic in the making." - Shaye Areheart, Director of the Columbia Publishing Course Writing a novel is a magical but often difficult journey; and when your first draft is complete, that journey's not over. As the editing process gets underway, authors often find themselves in unfamiliar territory. What does it mean to 'map your plot'? How do you know if you're 'head-hopping'? When is your novel ready to send out to agents, and how do you make each submission count? Written by the team behind one of the world's most successful literary consultancies, On Editing will show you how to master the self-edit. You will learn to compose, draft, and edit while sharpening your writing and ensuring that your novel is structurally sound, authentic, well-written, and ready for submission. On Editing will help you harness your creative potential, transform the way you think about your writing, and revolutionise your editorial process. "It's easy for writers to be overwhelmed by the technicalities of writing, editing and getting published, but Helen Corner-Bryant and Kathryn Price share their decades of experience nurturing writers in On Editing. They know all the problems and how to fix them - including many you might not even think of - and explain it all in a clean, jargon-free, way that demystifies the whole process, with infectious enthusiasm that will have you ready, eager and bursting with the confidence to take your writing to the next level." - Writing Magazine
How To Self Edit
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Author : Dianne Bates
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
How To Self Edit written by Dianne Bates and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Creative writing categories.
Find out how to be clear, concise and careful with your words to revise your way to better writing! Learn how to: express your ideas clearly by trimming away weak or extra words; choose the most powerful words; create an irresistible opening; develop an effective writing style; create original, fresh imagery; hold the reader's attention; effectively recheck for accuracy and errors; develop all your editing skills with step-by-step guidance and practice exercise, and much, much more! Contains 500 editing exercises - with suggested revisions.
Everyday Editing
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Author : Jeff Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Release Date : 2007
Everyday Editing written by Jeff Anderson and has been published by Stenhouse Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Education categories.
Editing is often seen as one item on a list of steps in the writing process--usually put somewhere near the end, and often completely crowded out of writer's workshop. Too many times daily editing lessons happen in a vacuum, with no relationship to what students are writing. In Everyday Editing, Jeff Anderson asks teachers to reflect on what sort of message this approach sends to students. Does it tell them that editing and revision are meaningful parts of the writing process, or just a hunt for errors with a 50/50 chance of getting it right--comma or no comma? Instead of rehearsing errors and drilling students on what's wrong with a sentence, Jeff invites students to look carefully at their writing along with mentor texts, and to think about how punctuation, grammar, and style can be best used to hone and communicate meaning. Written in Jeff's characteristically witty style, this refreshing and practical guide offers an overview of his approach to editing within the writing workshop as well as ten detailed sets of lessons covering everything from apostrophes to serial commas. These lessons can be used throughout the year to replace Daily Oral Language or error-based editing strategies with a more effective method for improving student writing.
Nine Day Novel Self Editing
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Author : Steve Windsor
language : en
Publisher: Vixen Ink
Release Date : 2015-03-08
Nine Day Novel Self Editing written by Steve Windsor and has been published by Vixen Ink this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-08 with categories.
Congratulations You just finished writing your first novel "What do I do next?" If you're like I was, that was the first question you asked yourself. Do you remember what I said last time? In "Nine Day Novel: Writing?" Steve, I totally remember: You said, "Bravo Pop champagne and..." You remember that part after the champagne about calling someone, right? Your Editor-the Last Line of Defense. But editors cost a lot of money and wouldn't be helpful if we could minimize some of that expense by doing a little bit of editing ourselves? Before we send it off to an expensive professional? Don't make the mistake I did On my first novel, I debated for months between paying an editor and whether I should just "edit" the entire thing myself. After all, how hard it be, right? Predictably, money won out, and I chose poorly, publishing my first book before a professional editor had proofread it. That was a big mistake. That one decision set my writing career back about a year. Why? Because my book languished on Amazon as yet another unprofessional, unfinished and unwanted draft, posing as a completely finished novel. I got discouraged, disappointed and down. It took months before I overcame my fear of what a professional editor would say about my first novel. Because that was the real reason I had edited it myself all along. A great editor will make your novel shine. Picture your reader, trying to follow the fantastic story that you painstakingly outlined, researched and wrote. As they read, their eyes are interrupted by misspellings, grammatical errors, improper word usage and dialogue that's punctuated poorly. Finally, unable to stay engaged through those constant interruptions, they give up and close your book. We're not going to let that happen Your editor will have the single biggest impact on the professional look and feel of your novel. But that doesn't mean we can't do a little bit of "editing" ourselves. In fact, inside this book, I'll show you how you can do quite a bit of self-editing before your draft needs to go to an editor. And that'll save you money. Removing the mystery. To many beginning authors, editing is a mysterious and often misunderstood process. In this book, I'll define the types of editing you need, outline the parts that you can and should do yourself, and then explain the process that your editor will go through as they clean up what's left. No idea where to find an editor? I'll show you how to find a good one on popular freelancing sites. If that doesn't work, I'll give you the contact information of my own editor Then I'll introduce you to a piece of software that'll save you countless hours in turnaround time, working with your editor. And I'll walk you through the steps my writing partner and I use to fix our own drafts before they go to our editor. Editing is much easier if you make fewer mistakes in the first place. Seems simple, right? It should be. For that reason, I felt it was important for this book to have two parts to it: How to clean up what you had already written ... and how to minimize all that cleanup by knowing what and how to write fiction sentences in the first place. So the first half of the book is about editing process and work-flow. And the second half is a refresher course on the very basics of writing fiction sentences. And the bonuses... I created tutorial videos to show you exactly how I've cut Word loose and now collaborate directly with my editors inside Scrivener. So whether you've never worked with an editor before or you just want to save some time, money and headache editing your next draft, I wrote this book for you
Line By Line
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Author : Claire Kehrwald Cook
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1985
Line By Line written by Claire Kehrwald Cook and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Loose, baggy sentences - Faulty connections - III-matched partners - Mismanaged numbers and references - Problems with punctuation - The parts of a sentence.