Novel Metamorphosis
Uncommon Ways to Revise
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Authorship, Composition & Creative Writing, Reference
| Author: | Darcy Pattison | ISBN: | 9781629440675 |
| Publisher: | Mims House | Publication: | May 9, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Darcy Pattison |
| ISBN: | 9781629440675 |
| Publisher: | Mims House |
| Publication: | May 9, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Why Revise?
Before revision: Nice Story
After revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams.
Novice 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.
Revising has never been easier
· Systematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript
· Visually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems
· Transform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people
· Strengthen the narrative and emotional arcs
· Sharpen dialogue
· Morph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood
· Enliven narrated events by selecting the right details
· Use language with confidence
· Add depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development
· Plan your novel's metamorphosis
The Results
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.
· Cut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problem
· Develop your writing and editing skills
· Understand the critical underlying structure of your story
· Learn theory as you work
· Spark in-depth discussions in your critique group
Other Writing Techniques books from Darcy Pattison
How to Write a Children’s Picture Book
Start Your Novel: Six Winning Steps Toward a Compelling Opening Line, Scene and Chapter
Villains: How to Develop and Write Evil, Wicked, Awful Villains and Antagonists to Add Depth to Your Novel
30 Days to a Stronger Novel
Why Revise?
Before revision: Nice Story
After revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams.
Novice 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.
Revising has never been easier
· Systematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript
· Visually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems
· Transform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people
· Strengthen the narrative and emotional arcs
· Sharpen dialogue
· Morph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood
· Enliven narrated events by selecting the right details
· Use language with confidence
· Add depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development
· Plan your novel's metamorphosis
The Results
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.
· Cut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problem
· Develop your writing and editing skills
· Understand the critical underlying structure of your story
· Learn theory as you work
· Spark in-depth discussions in your critique group
Other Writing Techniques books from Darcy Pattison
How to Write a Children’s Picture Book
Start Your Novel: Six Winning Steps Toward a Compelling Opening Line, Scene and Chapter
Villains: How to Develop and Write Evil, Wicked, Awful Villains and Antagonists to Add Depth to Your Novel
30 Days to a Stronger Novel
