Developmental editing : a handbook for freelancers, authors, and publishers / Scott Norton.
This handbook is dedicated solely to the art of developmental editing. With more than three decades of experience in the field, the author offers expert advice on how to approach the task of diagnosing and fixing structural problems with book manuscripts in consultation with authors and publishers. He illustrates these principles through a series of detailed case studies featuring before-and-after tables of contents, samples of edited text, and other materials to make an otherwise invisible process tangible. This revised edition includes a new chapter on editing fiction, which presents similar challenges to nonfiction plus a range of additional ones, including issues of premise, setting, plot, and character development. For the first time, the book comes with a set of exercises that allow readers to edit sample materials and compare their work with that of an experienced professional. And it includes new or expanded coverage of basic business arrangements for freelancers, self-publishing, e-books, and content marketing, among other topics. Aspiring and experienced developmental editors, as well as the authors who work with them, will find a wealth of insight in this book. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
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- ISBN: 9780226793634 (paperback)
- ISBN: 022679363X
- Physical Description: xiii, 306 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Edition: Second edition.
- Publisher: Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2023.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [287]-293) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Concept : shaping the proposal -- Content : assessing potential -- Thesis : finding the hook -- Narrative : tailoring the timeline -- Exposition : deploying the argument -- Plan : drafting a blueprint -- Rhythm : setting the pace -- Transitions : filling in the blanks -- Style : training the voice -- Display : dressing up the text -- Fiction : weaving the dream. |
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"First published in 2009, Scott Norton's book is the only guide dedicated solely to the art of developmental editing. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Norton offers expert advice on how to approach the task of diagnosing and fixing structural problems with book manuscripts in consultation with authors and publishers. He illustrates these principles through a series of detailed case studies featuring before-and-after tables of contents, samples of edited text, and other materials to make an otherwise invisible process tangible. This revised edition includes a new chapter on editing fiction, which presents similar challenges to nonfiction plus a range of additional ones, including issues of premise, setting, plot, and character development. For the first time, the book comes with a set of exercises that allow readers to edit sample materials and compare their work with that of an experienced professional. And it includes new or expanded coverage of basic business arrangements for freelancers, self-publishing, e-books, and content marketing, among other topics. Aspiring and experienced developmental editors as well as the authors who work with them will find a wealth of insight in this new edition"-- - Chicago Distribution Center
The only guide dedicated solely to developmental editing, now revised and updated with new exercises and a chapter on fiction.
Developmental editingâtransforming a manuscript into a book that edifies, inspires, and sellsâis a special skill, and Scott Norton is one of the best at it. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Norton offers his expert advice on how to approach the task of diagnosing and fixing structural problems with book manuscripts in consultation with authors and publishers. He illustrates these principles through a series of detailed case studies featuring before-and-after tables of contents, samples of edited text, and other materials to make an otherwise invisible process tangible.
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This revised edition for the first time includes exercises that allow readers to edit sample materials and compare their work with that of an experienced professional as well as a new chapter on the unique challenges of editing fiction. In addition, it features expanded coverage of freelance business arrangements, self-published authors, e-books, content marketing, and more.
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Whether you are an aspiring or experienced developmental editor or an author who works alongside one, you will benefit from Nortonâs accessible, collaborative, and realistic approach and guidance. This handbook offers the concrete and essential tools it takes to help books to find their voice and their audience.Â