![]() ![]() It wasn’t written with authors of genre fiction in mind, but there’s still a lot of helpful advice and information within its pages, such as a discussion about using phonetic spellings in dialogue to convey dialect. Published in 2013, The Language of Fiction is a welcome addition to the very small library of works available to authors looking for self-editing guidance. The Language of Fiction: A Writer’s Stylebook, by Brian Shawver ![]() ![]() It talks about big-picture stuff, too, and discusses show and tell, and developing narrative intimacy with your main character or characters, among other subjects. The book is packed with useful, highly practical information and punches well above its weight. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself into Print, by Renni Browne and Dave KingĪ classic work that really gets into the nitty-gritty of writing, editing and styling fiction, this covers topics such as speaker attributions, dialogue beats and inner monologue. USEFUL BOOKS FOR AUTHORS EDITING THEIR NOVELS ![]()
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