{"product_id":"9781399418867","title":"Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel A revolutionary approach to transform your writing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWriters' and Artists'\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUltimate Guide to Editing Your Novel\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA revolutionary approach to transform your writing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSara Grant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Writing \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:\u003cbr\u003e- Interrogating your idea \u003cbr\u003e- Enhancing your plot\u003cbr\u003e- Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes\u003cbr\u003e- Analysing sentence and word choice\u003cbr\u003e- Honing your unique voice\u003cbr\u003e- Writing with sensitivity for young readers\u003cbr\u003e- And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSara Grant \u003c\/b\u003ewrites across genres, having authored comedic magical books, action-adventure series and edgy YA novels. Her books are published by Scholastic, Little, Brown and Orion. She is a plot editor, consultant for inclusive fiction studio Storymix, and a creative writing tutor at Goldsmiths, University of London and the University of Winchester.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 June 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Yearbooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781399418867\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333852758156,"sku":"9781399418867","price":20.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_ad90a7e0-7b69-49aa-9f3c-f41e30adc1f1.jpg?v=1783616909","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781399418867","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}