The Magic of Fiction by Beth Hill

The Magic of Fiction by Beth Hill
Author: Beth Hill
Tags: Character Development, Developmental, Dialogue, Editing, General Writing, Writing
ASIN: 0997177004
ISBN: 0997177004

Crafting good fiction isn't an impossible feat. You just need a dose of fiction magic.

Whether you intend to self-publish or you chose the traditional path to publication, you can learn the skills needed to transform fiction manuscripts into polished stories fit for an audience.
This book covers a wide range of topics on the various aspects of editing, including how to write dialogue (and punctuate it), character development and story arcs. Many of the topics covered in this book can also be found on theeditorsblog.net
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Beth Hill has taken the mystery of editing and writing and broken it down into digestible pieces. I am telling you, this is good stuff. I read straight through the book and actually enjoyed it. Beth Hill has an engaging style of writing and sharing her knowledge. This is a book every writer and editor should have at their fingertips.

I rate this 5 out of 5 stars! So informative and well written!–Word Refiner

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Crafting good fiction isn’t an impossible feat. You just need a dose of fiction magic.

Whether you intend to self-publish or you chose the traditional path to publication, you can learn the skills needed to transform fiction manuscripts into polished stories fit for an audience.

The Magic of Fiction: Crafting Words into Story demystifies the writing and revision processes, giving you the tools to
  • create first drafts that require fewer rewrites
  • systematically review the fiction elements and major sections of text
  • correct problems with key story elements, including plot, setting, character, dialogue, conflict, and point of view
  • edit manuscripts as an editor would
  • meet the expectations of readers
  • push beyond the impulse to settle for so-so stories
Appropriate for writers and editors, students and educators, The Magic of Fiction is the ultimate guide for writing and editing fiction.

About the Author

Beth Hill is a freelance fiction editor whose clients range from USA Today best-selling authors to writers just wading into fiction’s waters. She’s a long-time lover of fiction and considers it a pleasure and an honor to help writers craft their words into strong stories. Her blog (TheEditorsBlog.net) receives thousands of visits daily from writers and editors searching for tips on perfecting their writing. “Punctuation in Dialogue,” her most popular article, has been viewed nearly 375,000 times. Visit her at the blog or ANovelEdit.com.
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