{"product_id":"the-magic-of-fiction-crafting-words-into-story-the-writers-guide-to-writing-editing-9780997177008","title":"The Magic of Fiction: Crafting Words into Story: The Writer's Guide to Writing \u0026 Editing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe prospect of writing a novel can seem daunting, but writing, revising, and editing fiction don't have to be headache-inducing tasks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, editor Beth Hill helps you master the ins and outs of writing fiction. Learn how to create stronger first drafts to streamline the revision process later. Learn how to work and rework the fiction elements. And learn how to self-edit your stories whether you intend to self-publish or plan to submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher, whether you're a first-time novelist or a many-times-published author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is your comprehensive guide to crafting fiction. It's the perfect resource for writers planning to self-publish, authors looking for an edge for their manuscript submissions, and freelance fiction editors looking for a handbook on the craft. Students and educators will also benefit from having specifics about writing and editing in one book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e addresses all aspects of writing and editing, from the mechanics to story issues to style concerns. In it you'll find tips, explanations, suggestions, examples, and a boatload of questions to guide your writing and editing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis guide includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive editing checklist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFixes for common writing mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecifics for punctuation in dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for putting setting to work for your fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommendations for strengthening plot, character, and dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for editing for the reader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp for writing to genre conventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for word choices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA guide for editing approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy you need this book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Every fiction writer should be equipped to not only write well, but to rewrite and self-edit. There are books designed to help you write a novel, books to help you revise, and books to help you with the nitty-gritty of punctuation and grammar. \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e brings all these elements together in a single friendly, easy-to-digest, and comprehensive resource for the writer looking for an edge in today's literary marketplace.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEasy and convenient to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The format of \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e helps you focus on what you need when you need it. Chapters provide a detailed discussion of topics and end with \"quick lists\" and suggestions to help you get straight to work on your own stories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by a freelance fiction editor who's seen hundreds of works in progress, \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e will help you produce high-quality fiction that will stand out for all the right reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beth Hill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Title Page Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 606\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.22d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780997177008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHill, Beth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Beth Hill is a freelance fiction editor whose clients range from USA Today best-selling authors to writers just wading into fiction's waters. She's a long-time lover of fiction and considers it a pleasure and an honor to help writers craft their words into strong stories. Her blog (TheEditorsBlog.net) receives thousands of visits daily from writers and editors searching for tips on perfecting their writing. Punctuation in Dialogue, her most popular article, has been viewed nearly 375,000 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Title Page Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40665474990195,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":64.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_aeb112cd-1b7f-49ea-b4f5-e26c587b771c.jpg?v=1673619825","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-magic-of-fiction-crafting-words-into-story-the-writers-guide-to-writing-editing-9780997177008","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}