{"product_id":"novel-metamorphosis-uncommon-ways-to-revise-9780985213411","title":"Novel Metamorphosis: Uncommon Ways to Revise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCongratulations  You've finished a novel. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat an accomplishment  Now what?\u003cbr\u003e Now, you need a innovative, in-depth guide to revision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Revise? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore revision: Nice Story\u003cbr\u003e After revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNovice or Seasoned: For aspiring novelists, mid-list novelists who want to break out, novelists who want to self-publish-successfully, writers who have completed NaNoWriMo but don't know what to do next, and writing critique groups looking for a way to help each other to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising has never been easier\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen the narrative and emotional arcs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharpen dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMorph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnliven narrated events by selecting the right details\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse language with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan your novel's metamorphosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Results \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A stronger, richer, deeper story, a story that makes readers weep and cry and turn the next page.Novel Metamorphosis, unlike most books on revision, turns theory into radical new tools which are practical, tangible, concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problem\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your writing and editing skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the critical underlying structure of your story\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn theory as you work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpark in-depth discussions in your critique group\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 1999, Darcy created the highly acclaimed Novel Revision Retreat and has since taught it across the United States; alumni of that retreat include Kirby Larson with Hattie Big Sky and Caroline Starr Rose with May B. With this workbook from the retreat, you can accomplish the same things in yourown home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet started now turning your first draft into a masterpiece \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darcy Pattison\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mims House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/29\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.28d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780985213411\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePattison, Darcy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Published in nine languages, children's book author and writing teacher DARCY PATTISON has been published with Harcourt, Philomel\/Penguin, Harpercollins, Arbordale, and Mims House. Her books received recognition for excellence with starred reviews in Kirkus, BCCB and PW. Twice her books have been honored as National Science Teacher's Association Outstanding Science Trade books. The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman (Harcourt) received an Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature Honor Book award, was named a Notable Book in Language Arts, and has been reprinted in a Houghton Mifflin textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mims House","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40484135043187,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":18.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_5dde154c-9b95-4aa8-9d48-e62ff2829d3f.jpg?v=1664634250","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/novel-metamorphosis-uncommon-ways-to-revise-9780985213411","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}