{"product_id":"seven-drafts-self-edit-like-a-pro-from-blank-page-to-book-paperback","title":"Seven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro from Blank Page to Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAllison K. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner, 2021 Foreword INDIES award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brilliant, time-tested and clear\" advice that will help writers at all stages, in all genres, write their very best book--and then make it better. \u003c\/b\u003eAs a freelance editor for more than a decade, Williams has shepherded books from rough draft to polished manuscripts bought by Big Five houses, university and literary presses, and for independent publishers. Now, she distills everything she's learned from editing hundreds of drafts, coaching writers past creative blocks, and navigating authors through querying and publication, into this useful guide for every step from idea to book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro from Blank Page to Book\u003c\/i\u003e divides writing and revision into distinct stages, with a new focus in each draft. Williams' 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith plenty of fresh examples, insider wisdom, and snappy footnotes, \u003ci\u003eSeven Drafts \u003c\/i\u003eteaches story, character, elements of writing craft and structure, how to seek and use feedback, and the publication process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs The Unkind Editor, \u003cb\u003e Allison K Williams\u003c\/b\u003e has edited and coached writers to publishing deals with Penguin Random House, Knopf, Mantle, Spencer Hill, St. Martin's Press and Black Rose, as well as small-press and indies. She's guided essayists and humorists to publication in media including \u003ci\u003eTime, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eGuardian, McSweeney's\u003c\/i\u003e and TED Talks. A popular conference speaker and online personality, she serves as\u003ci\u003e Brevity's \u003c\/i\u003eSocial Media Editor, where her twice-weekly blogs on craft and the writing life inspire 50K subscribers. As an author and storyteller her work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and on NPR and CBC-Canada. She leads Rebirth Your Book writing retreats virtually and around the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52696201789747,"sku":"9781949116458","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/N0grU1M3a0QzUDNUQ3JBSjc3UWh3dz09.webp?v=1763103579","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/seven-drafts-self-edit-like-a-pro-from-blank-page-to-book-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}