{"product_id":"9781399418867","title":"The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A revolutionary approach to transform your writing","description":"Author: Grant, Sara\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781399418867\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 21 Oct 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to creating children s   and YA fiction there is often a focus on how to start and write until you   reach an ending. But what do you do once you have a finished manuscript with   hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable   one?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpert author, editor, mentor and lecturer Sara Grant provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis   practical workbook includes exercises and examples for-\u003cbr\u003e-       Interrogating your idea \u003cbr\u003e-       Elevating your plot\u003cbr\u003e-  Scrutinising characters, chapters and scenes\u003cbr\u003e-Honing your unique voice\u003cbr\u003e-      Writing with authenticity for young readers\u003cbr\u003e-      And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655884132510,"sku":"UBD-9781399418867","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781399418867.jpg?v=1774836337","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781399418867","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}