Seven drafts : self-edit like a pro from blank page to book / Allison K. Williams

By:

Williams, Allison K

Material type:

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Norwalk, CT : Woodhall Press, 2021Description: 342 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

9781949116458 (paper: alk paper)
194911645X (paper: alk paper)

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LOC classification:

PN 162 W721s 2021

Contents:

Introduction The vomit draft The story draft The character draft The technical draft The personal copyedit Intermission The friend read The editor read Publication Making a writing life The writer's toolbox

Summary: "Seven Drafts divides writing and revision into distinct stages, with a new focus in each draft. Allison's frank, funny voice encourages writers to tackle even big editing tasks with a sense of humor and a feeling that someone who understands is on their side. After sections on story, elements of writing craft and structure, seeking and using feedback, and the publication process, Seven Drafts goes beyond the technical and into the mindset of a writer. How can envy be employed to fuel your own work? Where do you find a writing community? How will literary citizenship influence personal process?

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Humanidades	Humanidades (4to. Piso)	PN 162 W721s 2021 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	00000199764

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction
The vomit draft
The story draft
The character draft
The technical draft
The personal copyedit
Intermission
The friend read
The editor read
Publication
Making a writing life
The writer's toolbox

"Seven Drafts divides writing and revision into distinct stages, with a new focus in each draft. Allison's frank, funny voice encourages writers to tackle even big editing tasks with a sense of humor and a feeling that someone who understands is on their side. After sections on story, elements of writing craft and structure, seeking and using feedback, and the publication process, Seven Drafts goes beyond the technical and into the mindset of a writer. How can envy be employed to fuel your own work? Where do you find a writing community? How will literary citizenship influence personal process?

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