Novel Metamorphosis
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Congratulations! You've finished a novel. What an accomplishment! Now what?Now, you need a innovative, in-depth guide to revision.Why Revise? Before revision: Nice StoryAfter revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams. Novice or Seasoned: For aspiring novelists, mid-list novelists who want to break out, novelists who want to self-publish-successfully, writers who have completed NaNoWriMo but don't know what to do next, and writing critique groups looking for a way to help each other to the next level.Revising has never been easierSystematically inventory and diagnose your manuscriptVisually manipulate your manuscript to identify problemsTransform dull characters into fascinating, memorable peopleStrengthen the narrative and emotional arcsSharpen dialogueMorph dull settings into backdrops that set the moodEnliven narrated events by selecting the right detailsUse language with confidenceAdd depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional developmentPlan your novel's metamorphosisThe Results A stronger, richer, deeper story, a story that makes readers weep and cry and turn the next page.Novel Metamorphosis, unlike most books on revision, turns theory into radical new tools which are practical, tangible, concrete.Cut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problemDevelop your writing and editing skillsUnderstand the critical underlying structure of your storyLearn theory as you workSpark in-depth discussions in your critique groupIn 1999, Darcy created the highly acclaimed Novel Revision Retreat and has since taught it across the United States; alumni of that retreat include Kirby Larson with Hattie Big Sky and Caroline Starr Rose with May B. With this workbook from the retreat, you can accomplish the same things in yourown home.Get started now turning your first draft into a masterpiece!
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