Today we are looking at something a little different- a non -fiction book which examines how an author goes about writing a novel.
Editing Your Novel's Structure: Tips, Tricks, and Checklists
to Get You From Start to Finish
Before it’s time to check for commas and iron out passive
voice, fiction writers need to know that their story is strong. Are your beta
readers not finishing? Do they have multiple, conflicting complaints? When you
ask them questions about how they experience your story, do they give lukewarm
responses? Or have you not even asked anyone to read your story, wondering if
it’s ready?
If any of the above is true, you may need to refine the
structure of your story. What is structure you ask? Structure is what holds a story together.
Does the character arc entrance the reader? Is the world building comprehensive
and believable? These questions and more have to be answered by all of us as we
turn our drafts into books.
In this concise handbook, complete with checklists for each
section, let a veteran writer walk you through the process of self-assessing
your novel, from characters to pacing with lots of compassion and a dash of
humor. In easy to follow directions and using adaptable strategies, she shows
you how to check yourself for plot holes, settle timeline confusion, and snap
character arcs into place.
Use this handbook for quick help and quick self-editing
checklists on:
- Characters and Character Arcs.
- Plot.
- Backstory
.
- Point of View.
- A detailed explanation of nearly free self-editing tools
and how to apply them to your book to find your own structural problems.
- Beginnings and Ends.
- Editing for sensitive and specialized subject matter.
- Helpful tips on choosing beta readers, when to seek an
editor, and a sample questionnaire to give to your first readers.
Grab your copy of Edit Your Novel’s Structure today! Now is
the time to finish that draft and get your story out into the world.
My Thoughts
I am sure that everyone believes that they have a novel to be written and this is a useful and informative look at the process of creating a novel. It is full of detail, with a treasure trove of tips and checklists to help you to self-edit and to marshal your thoughts.
Written in a concise and approachable style, the author encourages the would-be writer to examine aspects of their writing style and to consider different layers of a novel, through plot, characters, backstory, points of view. This would be a useful tool for anyone who is considering writing and looking for advice on how to structure that writing.
About the Author
Bethany Tucker is an author and editor located near Seattle,
U.S.A. Story has always been a part of her life. With over twenty years of
writing and teaching experience, she’s more than ready to take your hand and
pull back the curtain on writing craft and mindset. Last year she edited over a
million words for aspiring authors. Her YA fantasy series Adelaide is published
wide under the pen name Mustang Rabbit and her dark epic fantasy is releasing
in 2021 under Ciara Darren. You can find more about her services for authors at
TheArtandScienceofWords.com.
You can follow Bethany here: theartandscienceofwords.com/
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Book links: Amazon UK | Amazon US
Thanks to Bethany Tucker and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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