Learning: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
by Renni Browne and Dave King

The term “editor” has taken on a new connotation in recent years. At today’s publishing houses, editors find most of their time is invested in negotiating contracts, acquiring books, and lunching literary agents. Because this leaves so little time for working on manuscripts, even very strong submissions that need editing tend to be rejected. Writers who use this book can give their work the editorial attention it needs — before the book ever reaches the publisher’s desk. A pre-edited book, short story, or article makes looks like the work of a professional rather than an amateur. As such, its author is far more likely to get published — and to become a better writer in the process.

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