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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.

Table of Contents:
Contents Introduction How to use this book Chapter 1: Interrogating your idea Remain true to your vision; Read for inspiration; Big picture analysis; Write your pitch; The responsibility of writing for children Chapter 2: Character by character Interrogating your protagonist; Secondary character examination; Character continuum; Tangled characters Chapter 3: Finding the plot Structural edit; What is plot?; Solutions to your plot problems; Tackling your theme; Managing the middle; Plot formulas Chapter 4: Chapter by chapter Conscious creation; Structure; Taking inventory; For inspiration; Checklist Chapter 5: Scene by scene Identifying a scene; Breathing life into a scene; Setting and atmosphere; Checklist Chapter 6: Honing voice What is voice?; Point of view; Present or past tense?; Excavating voice; Enhancing your voice Chapter 7: Writing with sensitivity Tough questions; Dos and don'ts; Think big, think small; Checklist Chapter 8: Sentence by sentence Examining each sentence; Discovering how you tell a story; Checklist Chapter 9: Word by word Word choice; Tighten your writing; Checklist Chapter 10: Beginnings and endings Hooking readers from the opening pages; Evolution of an opening; Prologues; The end; Epilogue Chapter 11: The final polish Crafting the perfect title; Final check; Line editing and proofreading; The final proofread; When to stop Chapter 12: Ready for the world Why you need an agent; Choosing an agent or editor; Preparing your submissions packet; Never give up! Resources and references Acknowledgements Author biography Index

About the Author :
Sara Grant writes 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.

Review :
I thought I was good at editing, but Sara's systematic methods were next level. She is the unrivalled expert in the field.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781399419154
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Writers' and Artists'
  • ISBN-10: 1399419153
  • Publisher Date: 19 Jun 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Sub Title: A Revolutionary Approach to Transform Your Writing


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