{"product_id":"the-ultimate-guide-to-editing-your-novel-by-sara-grant-9781399418867","title":"The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to creating children’s and YA fiction, there is often a focus on how to start and write until you reach an ending. But what happens when you have a finished manuscript of hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable one?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpert author, editor, mentor, and lecturer \u003cb\u003eSara Grant\u003c\/b\u003e provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers, or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers, it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterrogating your idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhancing your plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScrutinising characters, chapters, and scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalysing sentence and word choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHoning your unique voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWriting with sensitivity for young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd finally, polishing your manuscript for submission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel\u003c\/i\u003e by Sara Grant is an essential resource for anyone serious about revising and improving their writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773187670252,"sku":"9781399418867","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399418867-the-ultimate-guide-to-editing-your-novel.jpg?v=1782185134","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-ultimate-guide-to-editing-your-novel-by-sara-grant-9781399418867","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}