An intimate, lively guide to the magic and mechanics of Editing by a veteran editor and writer, this book explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood--or simply overlooked--art of editing.
A vigorous investigation into the history and meaning of the edit, this book, like The Elements of Style , is a must-have companion for every writer..
In the computer age of lightning-quick composition, this book reminds readers that Editing is not simply a spell-check.
Much more than a manual, The Artful Edit inspires readers to think about both the discipline and the creativity of Editing and how it can enhance their work.
Susan Bell, a veteran book editor, also offers strategic tips and exercises for self-Editing and a series of remarkable interviews, taking us into the studios of successful authors such as Michael Ondaatje and Ann Patchett to learn from their various approaches to revision.
Scott Fitzgerald on The Great Gatsby .
The book brims with examples, quotes, and case studies, including an illuminating discussion of Max Perkins\'s editorial collaboration with F.
The Artful Edit explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood--or simply overlooked--art of editing.
An intimate, lively guide to the magic and mechanics of Editing by a veteran editor and writer, this book explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood--or simply overlooked--art of editing
