"The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself" by Susan Bell
"The Artful Edit: On the Practice of Editing Yourself" by Susan Bell
WW Norton & Co | 2008 | ISBN: 0393057526 9780393057522 9780393332179 | 240 pages | PDF/epub | 8 MB
WW Norton & Co | 2008 | ISBN: 0393057526 9780393057522 9780393332179 | 240 pages | PDF/epub | 8 MB
The Artful Edit explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood—or simply overlooked—art of editing. Brimming with examples, quotes, and case studies that include an illuminating discussion of Max Perkins's editorial collaboration with F. Scott Fitzgerald on The Great Gatsby, this book proves how fundamental editing is to great writing.
Much more than a manual, The Artful Edit inspires readers to think about both the discipline and the creativity of editing and how editing can enhance their work. A vigorous investigation into the history and meaning of the edit, this book, like The Triggering Town and The Elements of Style, is a must-have companion for every writer.
CONTENTS
Introduction
I. Gaining Perspective
II. The Big Picture: Macro-Editing
III. The Details: Micro-Editing
IV. Master Class
V. Servants, Dictators, Allies: A Brief History of Editors
Basic Copyediting Symbols
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Credits
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