Articles related to "Fiction Editing"

Besides basic typos and grammatical errors, one of the biggest problems with non-fiction and how-to books is that they contain broken "links."

Writers should ask specific questions about their own fiction while revising and editing work. Use these points as guidelines while rereading your story, novel or poem.

Constructive, professional feedback on works of fiction can help writers to polish their submissions before it lands on the editor's desk.

Writing fiction is just like any other process: it takes time, work, and lot of fine-tuning. Developing a solid editing process will help make good fiction great.

You may have heard that revising poetry is harmful, but this isn't true. Knowing how to edit poetry will result in inspiring and high-impact poetry.

Writing a novel is only the beginning, if you are serious about being published then time invested in editing is essential.

A basic outline for how to approach critiquing someone else's writing.

Christopher Vogler's how-to structure plots and create believable characters. Step by step guidelines to develop bestselling stories using the enduring wisdom of myths.

No piece of writing is complete without submitting it to the scrutiny of revision. Self-editing is a mandatory skill that writers must learn before they can publish.

Margaret Seltzer (aka Margaret A. Jones) is the author of the latest fake memoir. How did the publishing industry allow this happen?

Most writers understand how to edit for grammar, punctuation, and misspelled words, but editing for content can be a bit trickier. Content editing goes beyond the usage

After countless cups of coffee, bursts of inspiration, stubborn characters, and dead-end scenes, you've finished your short story! Or have you? Editing is vital.

Editors can make the difference between an acceptance letter or a rejection slip, but you should first understand the responsibilities of different types of editors.

Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.

Author Nancy Jane Moore talks about feminism and writing, social activism and writing, and her current projects.