Resources, Tips and Tricks for Editing Works of Fiction
Editing a work of fiction is far more than moving around a few sentences or fixing grammatical errors. Editors must find the best way to present the story.
May 10, 2011
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Megan B. Wyatt
Words Commonly Confused in Fiction Writing
The English language is confusing and often writers confuse words. Some of the most commonly confused words are the ones we use often.
Jan 4, 2011
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Renee Miller
Editing Your Manuscript: The Quickest Way to Cut Fifty Pages
The guidelines for your publisher has a 300 page, or 75,000 word limit. But your first draft has expanded by fifty pages. How do you make the cut?
Jan 4, 2011
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Vickie Britton
How to Edit the Second Draft of Your Own Fiction
After removing clichés, repetition, too many adverbs, adjectives and exclamation points, look at your dialogue, dialogue tags and point of view.
Dec 19, 2010
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Megan B. Wyatt
Tips for Editing the First Draft of Your Own Fiction
First, let the creativity flow. After, use these tricks to make your creative writing more precise and readable. Keeping readers interested is key.
Dec 19, 2010
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Megan B. Wyatt
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Susie Yakowicz is a Minnesota freelance writer whose work has appeared in dozens of publications for children and adults.