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The Art Of Revision
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Author : Peter Ho Davies
language : en
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Release Date : 2021-11-02
The Art Of Revision written by Peter Ho Davies and has been published by Graywolf Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The fifteenth volume in the Art of series takes an expansive view of revision—on the page and in life In The Art of Revision: The Last Word, Peter Ho Davies takes up an often discussed yet frequently misunderstood subject. He begins by addressing the invisibility of revision—even though it’s an essential part of the writing process, readers typically only see a final draft, leaving the practice shrouded in mystery. To combat this, Davies pulls examples from his novels The Welsh Girl and The Fortunes, as well as from the work of other writers, including Flannery O’Connor, Carmen Machado, and Raymond Carver, shedding light on this slippery subject. Davies also looks beyond literature to work that has been adapted or rewritten, such as books made into films, stories rewritten by another author, and the practice of retconning in comics and film. In an affecting frame story, Davies recounts the story of a violent encounter in his youth, which he then retells over the years, culminating in a final telling at the funeral of his father. In this way, the book arrives at an exhilarating mode of thinking about revision—that it is the writer who must change, as well as the writing. The result is a book that is as useful as it is moving, one that asks writers to reflect upon themselves and their writing.
On Revision
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Author : William Germano
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2021-11-05
On Revision written by William Germano and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-05 with Reference categories.
A trusted editor turns his attention to the most important part of writing: revision. So you’ve just finished writing something? Congratulations! Now revise it. Because revision is about getting from good to better, and it’s only finished when you decide to stop. But where to begin? In On Revision, William Germano shows authors how to take on the most critical stage of writing anything: rewriting it. For more than twenty years, thousands of writers have turned to Germano for his insider’s take on navigating the world of publishing. A professor, author, and veteran of the book industry, Germano knows what editors want and what writers need to know: Revising is not just correcting typos. Revising is about listening and seeing again. Revising is a rethinking of the principles from the ground up to understand why the writer is doing something, why they’re going somewhere, and why they’re taking the reader along with them. On Revision steps back to take in the big picture, showing authors how to hear their own writing voice and how to reread their work as if they didn’t write it. On Revision will show you how to know when your writing is actually done—and, until it is, what you need to do to get it there.
The Welsh Girl
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Author : Peter Ho Davies
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2013-08-16
The Welsh Girl written by Peter Ho Davies and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-16 with Fiction categories.
A WWII-era Welsh barmaid begins a secret relationship with a German POW in this “beautiful” novel by the author of A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself (Ann Patchett). Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Set in the stunning landscape of North Wales just after D-Day, this critically acclaimed debut novel traces the intersection of disparate lives in wartime. When a prisoner-of-war camp is established near her village, seventeen-year-old barmaid Esther Evans finds herself strangely drawn to the camp and its forlorn captives. She is exploring the camp boundary when an astonishing thing occurs: A young German corporal calls out to her from behind the fence. From that moment on, the two begin an unlikely—and perilous—romance. Meanwhile, a German-Jewish interrogator travels to Wales to investigate Britain’s most notorious Nazi prisoner, Rudolf Hess. In this richly drawn and thought-provoking “tour de force,” all will come to question the meaning of love, family, loyalty, and national identity (The New Yorker). “If you loved The English Patient, there’s probably a place in your heart for The Welsh Girl.” —USA Today “Davies’s characters are marvelously nuanced.” —Los Angeles Times “Beautifully conjures a place and its people, in an extraordinary time . . . A rare gem.” —Claire Messud, author of The Woman Upstairs “This first novel by Davies, author of two highly praised short story collections, has been anticipated—and, with its wonderfully drawn characters, it has been worth the wait.” —Booklist, starred review
The Art Of Revision
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Author : Angela Hunt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-06-23
The Art Of Revision written by Angela Hunt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-23 with categories.
If you've written a novel but don't know how to make it the best it can be, Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION is exactly what you need. With her expert guidance, you'll be able to understand and resolve the problems in your novel, transforming it into a captivating and unforgettable story. Discover how to start the revision process, what to cut, and how to make sure your efforts don't make the story worse. With her help, you'll be able to clean up your first draft and get it ready for publication.This book will: - Help you create a stronger and more captivating novel- Give you the confidence to transform your story into an unforgettable story- Change your life as a writer by helping you understand the revision process In this book, you'll find:- An in-depth look at the revision process- Tips on how to start the revision process, what to cut, and how to make sure your efforts don't make the story worse- Simple, clear directions with examplesUsed in conjunction with other books in the WRITING LESSONS FROM THE FRONT series, you can learn how to be a successful novelist.
The Art Of Revision
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Author : Angela E Hunt
language : en
Publisher: Hunthaven Press
Release Date : 2023-08-10
The Art Of Revision written by Angela E Hunt and has been published by Hunthaven Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-10 with categories.
Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. Benefits of this book include: - Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be - Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories - Transforming your writing to a professional level What's included in the book: - An expert guide to the five-draft system - Tips on how to cut out unnecessary words - Advice on traditional and self-publishing - Finding beta readers
Screenwriting Is Rewriting
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Author : Jack Epps
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-01-28
Screenwriting Is Rewriting written by Jack Epps and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with Performing Arts categories.
"A step-by-step guide that takes the mystery out of rewriting and leads the writer through a series of focused passes which address the core fundamentals of screenwriting resulting in a polished, professional screenplay"--
The Fortunes
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Author : Peter Ho Davies
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2016-09-06
The Fortunes written by Peter Ho Davies and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-06 with Fiction categories.
Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for literature that confronts racism and examines diversity Winner of the 2017 Chautauqua Prize Finalist for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize A New York Times Notable Book "Riveting and luminous...Like the best books, this one haunts the reader well after the end."—Jesmyn Ward “[A] complex, beautiful novel . . . Stunning.”—NPR, Best Books of 2016 “Intense and dreamlike . . . filled with quiet resonances across time.”—The New Yorker Sly, funny, intelligent, and artfully structured, The Fortunes recasts American history through the lives of Chinese Americans and reimagines the multigenerational novel through the fractures of immigrant family experience. Inhabiting four lives—a railroad baron’s valet who unwittingly ignites an explosion in Chinese labor; Hollywood’s first Chinese movie star; a hate-crime victim whose death mobilizes the Asian American community; and a biracial writer visiting China for an adoption—this novel captures and capsizes over a century of our history, showing that even as family bonds are denied and broken, a community can survive—as much through love as blood. “A prophetic work, with passages of surpassing beauty.”—Joyce Carol Oates, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award citation “A poignant, cascading four-part novel . . . Outstanding.”—David Mitchell, Guardian “The most honest, unflinching, cathartically biting novel I’ve read about the Chinese American experience.”—Celeste Ng
Revise
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Author : Pamela Haag
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2021-03-23
Revise written by Pamela Haag and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A helpful, engaging guide to the revision of scholarly writing by an editor and award-winning author “Pamela Haag has been called ‘the tenure whisperer’ for good reason. Any scholar who hopes to attract a wider audience of readers will benefit from the brilliant, step-by-step guidance shared here. It’s pure gold for all aspiring nonfiction writers.”—Nancy MacLean, author of Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America Writing and revision are two different skills. Many scholar-writers have learned something about how to write, but fewer know how to read and revise their own writing, spot editorial issues, and transform a draft from passable to great. Drawing on before and after examples from more than a decade as a developmental editor of scholarly works, Pamela Haag tackles the most common challenges of scholarly writing. This book is packed with practical, user-friendly advice and is written with warmth, humor, sympathy, and flair. With an inspiring passion for natural language, Haag demonstrates how to reconcile clarity with intellectual complexity. Designed to be an in-the-trenches desktop reference, this indispensable resource can help scholars develop a productive self-editing habit, advise their graduate and other students on style, and, ultimately, get their work published and praised.
Revision
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Author : David Michael Kaplan
language : en
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
Release Date : 1997
Revision written by David Michael Kaplan and has been published by Writer's Digest Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
With rousing enthusiasm, David Michael Kaplan introduces you to his unique brand of revision: a process of discovery in which your story's words, structure, even its very meaning may change as it grows stronger. He takes you through every stage of the writing process, providing strategies and criteria to help pinpoint the problems in your work and fix them. In addition to illustrating his points with examples from contemporary writers, Kaplan traces the evolution of three of his own stories from journal entries to first (and subsequent) drafts to finished pieces. He shows the changes he made - from single words to entire characters and story lines - and explains why he made them.
A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself
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Author : Peter Ho Davies
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-01-07
A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself written by Peter Ho Davies and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-07 with Fiction categories.
'There are some stories that require as much courage to write as they do art. Peter Ho Davies's achingly honest, searingly comic portrait of fatherhood is just such a story . . . The world needs more stories like this one, more of this kind of courage, more of this kind of love.' - Sigrid Nunez, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend When does sorrow turn to shame? When does love become labour? When does chance become choice? And when does fact become fiction? A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself traces the complex consequences of one of the most personal yet public, intimate yet political, experiences a family can have: to have a child, and conversely, the decision not to have a child. A woman's first pregnancy is interrupted by test results at once catastrophic and uncertain, leaving her and her husband, a writer, reeling. A second pregnancy ends in a fraught birth, a beloved child, the purgatory of further tests - and questions that reverberate down the years. This spare, supple narrative chronicles the flux of parenthood, marriage, and the day-to-day practice of loving someone. As challenging as it is vulnerable, as furious as it is tender, as touching as it is darkly comic, Peter Ho Davies's new novel is an unprecedented depiction of fatherhood.