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Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing, by Tiffany Yates Martin
5.0
A very comprehensive guide of what to tackle while revising and how to go about it. I loved how she divides each section, going from the major elements to revise (plot, stakes, setting) to micro edits like voice, show and tell, POV, etc. to the last step of line editing. Yates Martin explains how these elements should work and how to find what is lacking in your manuscript and how to fix them.
I recommend this book for any writer, at any stage. I knew most of what is discussed but having it all in a step-by-step format really helps make revising a novel much more streamlined. It also helps to make sure you cover all your bases and not miss anything. If you buy only one writing craft book, buy this one.
I recommend this book for any writer, at any stage. I knew most of what is discussed but having it all in a step-by-step format really helps make revising a novel much more streamlined. It also helps to make sure you cover all your bases and not miss anything. If you buy only one writing craft book, buy this one.
Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints, by Nancy Kress
5.0
This guide offers great techniques on how to show character, with great exercises and techniques to figure out your character so you can bring in to light their perspective and personality. I thought I knew a lot about this subject but the exercises in the book will help me dig deeper and really bring my character to life. The techniques mentioned also help bring out and develop voice, which is so important for all writers today. A definite recommend!
The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
5.0
AMAZING!!
I thought this would be a heavy read because of the subject matter but it has so many funny and tender parts. It's a story about family and community and being true to yourself. I loved Starr's family and I wanted to hang out with them. They were just so REAL. I was sad when it ended because I just wanted more. I hope there's a sequel and we can follow Starr and Seven as they grow into adulthood.
I thought this would be a heavy read because of the subject matter but it has so many funny and tender parts. It's a story about family and community and being true to yourself. I loved Starr's family and I wanted to hang out with them. They were just so REAL. I was sad when it ended because I just wanted more. I hope there's a sequel and we can follow Starr and Seven as they grow into adulthood.