{"product_id":"9781399418867","title":"The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel : A revolutionary approach to transform your writing by Sara Grant","description":"When 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?Expert author, editor, mentor and lecturer Sara Grant 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.   This practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:- Interrogating your idea - Enhancing your plot- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes- Analysing sentence and word choice- Honing your unique voice- Writing with sensitivity for young readers- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298733273461,"sku":"9781399418867","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399418867.jpg?v=1762783829","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781399418867","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}