Novel Metamorphosis

Uncommon Ways to Revise

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

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