Many reviews of books about the writing and publishing fields for authors and writers are offered as a result of a mutually beneficial agreement between the reviewer and the author. Not always, but more often than not, this also results in a rather biased and superficial review.
The books I review here will receive nothing more than an honest appraisal from someone who knows the business and understands writing and publishing from the inside out. I write and edit for a living and work with two or more publishers in all facets of writing, editing, publishing and public relations. My goal here is to help you ... not to inflate my own image or "work a deal." You can be sure the reviews that appear below will help you become a better writer, enjoy more book sales, and alert you to the trends of the business.
Manuscript Makeover by Elizabeth Lyon
Reviewed June 22, 2008
Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore addresses your completed manuscript’s structural nuances. It helps you dissect your book from plot to characters, and dimension to grammar. Its premise is to revise for perfection, an already-written manuscript. However, I recommend you study it at any time before or during the writing of your book. Then again, when you think you’re finished. Of course there's more ...
More reviews to come ... as I find some worthwhile books ... LR
