The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel

<p>When it comes to creating children’s and YA fiction there is often a focus on how to start and write until you reach an ending … But what happens when you have a finished manuscript of hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable one?<br><br>Expert author, editor, mentor and lecturer <b>Sara Grant</b> provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of.<br><br>This practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:<br>- Interrogating your idea <br>- Enhancing your plot<br>- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes<br>- Analysing sentence and word choice<br>- Honing your unique voice<br>- Writing with sensitivity for young readers<br>- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.</p>