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    Editing Fiction ~ A Writer's Guide

    By Morgen Bailey

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    About this ebook

    How to polish your novels and short stories – a comprehensive guide including a 170+ tips checklist.

    In this book we look at (including some exercises):
    - the components of your story;
    - points of view;
    - tenses;
    - the power of three: beginnings, middles, ends
    - another power of three: characters, settings, plots
    - conflict and pacing
    - polishing your writing: 170+ tips for making your writing shine;
    - the layout of your book;
    - and finally (a summary checklist)...

    This book is suitable for...
    - Writers of any age and experience;
    - Writers of novels and short stories (predominantly – it will help scriptwriters and poets too);
    - Writers looking to have their writing taken seriously!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMorgen Bailey
    Release dateMay 6, 2017
    ISBN9781370513840
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    Editing Fiction ~ A Writer's Guide
    Author

    Morgen Bailey

    Based in Northamptonshire, England, Morgen Bailey lives and breathes writing. ‘Morgen with an E’ is an author, speaker, tutor, editor, and podcaster. As well as being a competition judge, she is a columnist for Writers’ Forum magazine.Morgen’s fiction books include crime and mystery novels, and short story collections. They are mostly set against a Northamptonshire background, whether there is crime involved, a dog-detective that can talk, or a serial dater on a mission!Her non-fiction works are aimed at all levels of writers whether beginners or those who want to refresh their skills – Morgen also tutors in person and has several online writing courses available. She runs her own mentor group on Facebook, very much a collaboration, and she invites all authors to join. Her Writer’s Block Workbooks are a go-to for every author.When Morgen is not editing, speaking, reading, or writing, she's walking her dog, out with friends or at literary festivals. The only time she sits down and does nothing is at the cinema but even then she’s making mental notes!Morgen Bailey on Social Media:Author Website:www.morgenbailey.comTwitter & Instagram:@morgenwriterukFacebook Page:www.facebook.com/MorgenBaileyAuthorGoodReads: www.goodreads.com/morgen_baileyAmazon Author Page:https://author.to/MorgenBailey

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