{"product_id":"revision-is-a-process-how-to-take-the-frustration-out-of-self-editing-paperback","title":"Revision is a Process: How to Take the Frustration Out of Self-editing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatherine E. McLean\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing gives a writer a life-high like finishing the first draft of a story- and nothing frustrates a writer more than having to revise and edit that draft. Revision is a Process offers secrets, tips, shortcuts, practical advice, and \"cheat sheets\" that will enable a writer to go step-by-step through a self-editing process to create a reader-friendly, marketable manuscript. Revision is a Process showcases- ** How using 12 simple steps when revising saves time, energy, and frustration ** How to systematically examine the entire story so nothing is overlooked ** How to examine the plot for what's out of sync and for missing elements ** How to avoid \"logic flaws,\" Freudian slips, and faux pas ** How to use \"red flag\" words to find bloopers and blunders ** How to diagnose a prologue before keeping or deleting it Every writer believes there has to be an easier way to revise a manuscript. Revision is a Process is the gift you've been waiting for. In its pages is a remarkably easy approach to self-editing that will take the pressure off a daunting task and open the path to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor nearly two decades, Catherine has given writing workshops in-person, online, and at conferences that help writers better understand the various craft elements of writing fiction to make a story a good read. She believes knowing the pros and cons, the advantages and disadvantages, of the various techniques of storytelling actually liberates creativity and aids a writer in telling a far better story-a more marketable story-and a story readers are willing to buy and tell others about. Her lighthearted science fiction short stories have appeared in hard cover and online anthologies and magazines. Her books include: Hearts Akilter (fantasy\/sci-fi romance novella) Jewels of the Sky (science fiction adventure) Karma \u0026amp; Mayhem (paranormal fantasy romance- being rereleased in 2017) Adrada to Zool (a short story anthology) Catherine lives on a farm nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains of Western Pennsylvania. In the quiet of the countryside, she writes fantasy, futuristic, and paranormal stories where a reader can escape to other worlds for adventure and romance. Website: http: \/\/www.CatherineEmclean.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 26, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67952792797405,"sku":"9780988587441","price":12.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/r1HxN6reTn9780988587441.webp?v=1790805161","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/revision-is-a-process-how-to-take-the-frustration-out-of-self-editing-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}