Description
"Brilliant, time-tested and clear" advice that will help writers at all stages, in all genres, write their very best book--and then make it better. As a freelance editor for more than a decade, Williams has shepherded books from rough draft to polished manuscripts bought by Big Five houses, university and literary presses, and for independent publishers. Now, she distills everything she's learned from editing hundreds of drafts, coaching writers past creative blocks, and navigating authors through querying and publication, into this useful guide for every step from idea to book.
Seven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro from Blank Page to Book divides writing and revision into distinct stages, with a new focus in each draft. Williams' frank, funny voice encourages writers to tackle even big editing tasks with a sense of humor and a feeling that someone who understands is on their side.
With plenty of fresh examples, insider wisdom, and snappy footnotes, Seven Drafts teaches story, character, elements of writing craft and structure, how to seek and use feedback, and the publication process.
Author: Allison K. Williams
Publisher: Woodhall Press
Published: 09/07/2021
Pages: 342
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d
ISBN13: 9781949116458
ISBN10: 194911645X
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | Composition
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Editing & Proofreading
About the Author
Author Allison K Williams is The Unkind Editor. A popular conference speaker and online personality, she serves as Brevity's Social Media Editor, where her twice-weekly blogs on craft and the writing life reach 50K subscribers and are widely shared. Allison has edited books published with Big Five houses, small presses, and self-publishers. As an author, her work has appeared in literary and popular media, and her previous title Get Published in Literary Magazines has been used as a course text.
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