Edit Your Book in a Month
See the cover? That's right! Edit Your Book in a Month has released in e-book format and will release mid-March in print.
The book covers everything that is taught in the workshop, but more in depth, and with special extras!
Have you finished a manuscript? Want to submit it to editors or agents or maybe even self-publish? You need to edit first! First impressions are important and the stronger you make your book, the better presentation it will make. This book presents tips on editing, most common mistakes made in manuscripts, show vs. tell, plotting, dialogue, story development, inconsistencies, tightening up your sentences, weak words/verbs, overused words, filler words, formatting and so much more! Get your manuscript ready for its grand debut!
"Edit Your Book in a Month is loaded with great information and excellent examples. Every writer-both new and old-can benefit from this how-to book. If you're ready to polish your manuscript in record time, then this is the book for you." Kimberly Killion, RITA®-nominated and award-winning author.
"Eliza Knight's "Edit Your Book in a Month" method made the difference between my manuscript being passed over in the slush pile and getting requested, and eventually published." Rebecca Lynn, award-winning author.
"Solid craft assistance from multi-published writer Eliza Knight. Her Edit Your Book in a Month workshops are always filled, yet she encourages class participation and manages to give each participate the individual attention they need. Now with a high demand for her workshop materials, Eliza Knight has done what she does best, put it all in a book! I attended Eliza's Edit Your Book in a Month workshop. She provided me with a writer's tool kit that will serve me well throughout my writing. Her clear presentation lays out a plan that is easy to follow. The results? After working with Eliza I submitted my manuscript and got THE call within a month." Ruth A. Casie, award-winning author.
“Whether you're writing your first book or your fiftieth, Eliza Knight's Edit Your Book in a Month is an invaluable resource for making your manuscript gleam. Eliza's mastery of the craft of fiction writing shines through on every page.” Victoria Gray, multi-published author of riveting historical romance.
Available in print from Amazon
Available as a Kindle e-book: Amazon
Available as a Nook e-book: Barnes and Noble
Don't panic! I'm still teaching the workshop too!
Edit Your Book in a Month, The Workshop:
Eliza will present tips on editing, most common mistakes made in manuscripts, what editors and judges are looking for and show you how to evaluate the following:
Overused/Weak words
Weak verbs
Use of the 5 Senses
Tightening up those sentences
Hooks - beginning and ending
Point-Of-View
Show vs. Tell
Active vs. Passive
Goals, Motivation, Conflict
Dialogue
Story Development / Plot / Characterization / Setting
Inconsistencies (Ex: heroines eyes are blue in ch. 1 and brown in ch. 2)
With each new item presented, Eliza will show you how to use the information to edit your manuscript. Throughout the workshop participants will be able to post excerpts from their WIP for review and critique by Eliza and fellow classmates.
By the end of Edit Your Book in a Month, your WIP should be clean and ready for submission! The skills learned during this workshop can be used for your future manuscripts as well.