Norton, Scott

Developmental Editing, Second Edition: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

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ISBN 13:
9780226793634
author:
Norton, Scott
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Professional & Vocational, Arts & Photography, Language Arts,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£27.66

Description

Developmental editing is a special skill that transforms a manuscript into a book that engages, inspires, and sells. This comprehensive guide, now revised and updated, offers expert advice on how to approach the task of diagnosing and fixing structural problems with book manuscripts.

With over three decades of experience in the field, Scott Norton shares his expert guidance on how to work with authors and publishers to improve book manuscripts. The book includes detailed case studies, before-and-after tables of contents, and edited text samples to illustrate the process and make it tangible.

This edition features new exercises to help readers edit sample materials and compare their work with that of an experienced professional, as well as a new chapter on the unique challenges of editing fiction. It also covers expanded topics such as freelance business arrangements, self-published authors, e-books, and content marketing, making it a valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced developmental editors and authors.

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