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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print

Renni Browne,

Dave King

Start date: December 1, 2022

Finish date: December 31, 2022

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Jul 18, 2010 Jacqui rated it really liked it

Shelves: writing

I am a big self-editor. I don't want a professional editor or even my writer's group to see my writing before it's as good as I can get it. I'm like that in all parts of my life. I clean the house before my house cleaner shows up so she never knows how messy I really am.

I have a long list of self-edits I go through (checking for passive, the use of 'was', repeated words, etc.), but I found a book I like called Self Editing for Fiction Writers, by Renni Browne and Dave King. It covers everything ...more

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Aug 08, 2015 Jemima Pett rated it it was amazing

Shelves: non-fiction

One of the most helpful books I've read. Distils each of the main issues into easily assimilated chapters, with good 'before and after' examples, checklists, and exercises. I suspect some editors could do with reading it too. ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Abby rated it it was amazing

A really good book on how to improve the mechanics and style of your writing, including dialogue, voice, and point of view. I found myself identifying many things that I know I do, and while it will now probably be painful to go through and read my own work, I feel like now I am armed to actually make some changes!

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