Editing Fiction Second Edition

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This second edition is packed with new examples from tv, movie and books. Yes, I've removed the examples from Gone With The Wind because a) it's hella racist and my white arse wasn't paying attention to that at the time ... and b) there are so many better examples and better movies and books made since then!

Plus, AI has come along and it's important that we differentiate between the types of AI, and I get to plead with you to not use the Generative kind to edit your manuscript.

Plus Plus, I've gone completely nuts on providing examples of The Ticking Clock, and I've attempted to "fix" Logan's Run, which is a very old film with a completely forgettable second half and it didn't need to be that way!

And another thing - my co-author Catherine Bilson and I are finalists in the Romantic Book of the Year award from Romance Writers of Australia, so we're probably nailing the whole structure thing, yeah?

• Need editing help but not sure where to start?

• Want to support authors directly instead of handing over money to billionaires?

• You're in the right place!
  

Creative writing is what you used to get that first draft down. Well done!

Now it's time to become objective about your writing and learn how to edit. You'll develop the skills needed to deliver a satisfying story to your readers. Step-by-step, this guide takes authors through the process.

Written by an award-winning romance author, who is also up for another award (hey that's me!) this friendly, plain-speaking guide takes the self-editing process and breaks it down into smaller, bite-sized tasks. It demystifies story structure and provides multiple examples from popular books and movies, including romance writing and commercial fiction.