Self-Editing for Writers Tips for Taking Your Book from Rough Draft to Polished Final
Self-Editing for Writers: Tips for Taking Your Book from Rough Draft to Polished Final by Ann Jacobs is a practical guide published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on January 10, 2015. This 90-page book is written in English and offers a structured approach to self-editing for writers looking to refine their manuscripts before submission. Jacobs provides step-by-step instructions on how to effectively utilize word processing tools while addressing common pitfalls in grammar, punctuation, and word choice.
Readers will find detailed guidance on tailoring their self-editing process to their individual strengths and weaknesses. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a manuscript is ready for presentation, helping writers to enhance their skills in writing and editing. With a focus on improving writing skills, this edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone aiming to elevate their work to a polished final product.
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Ann Jacobs, multi-published author of bestselling, award-winning novels and novellas, takes you step by step through the self-edits you need to perform before presenting your book or novella to a publisher, a private line editor or the world in general. Maximize the functionality of your word processor to help clean your manuscript while recognizing its limitations Realize where your skills lie when it comes to grammar, punctuation, spelling and word choice, and tailor your self-editing process to account for your strengths-and mitigate your areas of weakness (in other words, where to focus your self-editing efforts to best advantage) Learn to recognize when your manuscript is as good as you can make it-before turning it in to be judged/contracted/presented to the end purchaser
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