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Revision and Self-Editing for Publication by James Scott Bell — WisdomDeck honest review

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Revision and Self-Editing for Publication

by James Scott Bell

Bell's practical guide to revising fiction: the ultimate revision checklist, character, plot, dialogue, voice. Workmanlike and useful.

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you want literary theory.

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Three things you will actually use

Revise in passes.
Cut the boring parts.
Checklists work.

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How to revise.

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