Novel Metamorphosis: Uncommon Ways to Revise

What an accomplishment! Now what?

Now, you need a innovative, in-depth guide to revision.

Why Revise?

Before revision: Nice Story

After 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 easier!

* Systematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript

* Visually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems

* Transform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people

* Strengthen the narrative and emotional arcs

* Sharpen dialogue

* Morph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood

* Enliven narrated events by selecting the right details

* Use language with confidence

* Add depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development

* Plan your novel's metamorphosis

The 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 problem

* Develop your writing and editing skills

* Understand the critical underlying structure of your story

* Learn theory as you work

* Spark in-depth discussions in your critique group