NEW RELEASE OF BOOK FOR FICTION WRITERS
Elizabeth Lyon is excited to announce the publication of her sixth book for writers, to be available in bookstores on April 1, 2008 for only $14.95, 368 pages.
Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore is the most comprehensive, practical, and economical how-to book on revising fiction. You can pre-order it from any online bookseller, often at a discount.
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Manuscript Makeover is a Perigee Trade Paperback Original. $14.95. 368 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-399-53395-2
Visit the link on the right to listen to a Podcast interview of Elizabeth from Book Bites for Kids.
Check out Elizabeth Lyon's interview (and follow-up conversation) on Jungle Red Writers.
From the Eugene Register-Guard:
Read a feature article on Elizabeth Lyon and her new book.
Read a Review of Manuscript Makeover at Greenkeys.
Whether you're learning the craft, revising your manuscript, or looking to position it for the best chance of getting published, read Elizabeth Lyon.
--Robert Dugoni,
author of New York Times bestselling thriller The Jury Master
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On nonfiction:
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A Writer's Guide to Fiction
The Sell Your Novel Tool Kit
A Writer's Guide to Nonfiction
Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write
National Directory of Editors & Writers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: Preparing to Revise
Part I: Style Speaks
Chapter One: Inside-Out Revision
Chapter Two: Outside-In—Simple Revisions
Chapter Three: Outside-In—Advanced
Revisions
Part II: Craft Works
Chapter Four: Revise for Genre
Chapter Five: Whole Book—Five-Stage
Structure
Chapter Six: Whole Book—Journeys and Less
Common Structures
Chapter Seven: Movement and Suspense
Chapter Eight: Time and Pace
Part III: Characterization Endures
Chapter Nine: Viewpoint
Chapter Ten: Character Dimension and Theme
Chapter Eleven: Character-Driven Beginnings
Chapter Twelve: Character-Driven Scenes and
Suspense
Chapter Thirteen: Character Personality and
Voice
Chapter Fourteen: Character-Driven Narration
Part IV: Marketing Pays
Chapter Fifteen: Copyediting
Chapter Sixteen: Queries and Synopses—Polishing for Marketing
About the Author
ENDORSEMENT QUOTES FOR MANUSCRIPT MAKEOVER
"Whether you're learning the craft, revising your manuscript, or looking to position it for the best chance of getting published, read Elizabeth Lyon. Manuscript Makeover maps out exactly how to revise and rewrite. A Writer's Guide to Fiction provides practical tips to bring your characters to life and to improve your plot, and The Sell Your Novel Tool Kit is the best book I've ever read on how to write a query letter and synopsis that will get an agent and an editor's attention. I wouldn't be published without either book."
"In her new book, Manuscript Makeover, Elizabeth Lyon makes excellent use of her years as a book editor. Any writer is sure to take away some inspiring anecdote or advice that will make their writing go where it could not before."
"Elizabeth Lyon is a writer's best friend. With masterful clarity and gentle humor she coaches us through the full range of techniques (from liberating our voice to a producing a presentable product) that will improve and enhance our manuscript and make us better at what we do. Manuscript Makeover is a must."
"With Manuscript Makeover, Elizabeth Lyon converts the complex process of revision into a step-by-step method of upgrading your plot, style, and characters. The book answers the daunting question of 'where do I begin?' and is loaded with simple revision techniques any writer, at any level, can use to craft a better novel."
"From overhauling structure, to deepening characters, fine-tuning imagery, mastering mechanics, and setting your style apart—Manuscript Makeover does it all. This is the one book on revision every writer should own."
TALK & SIGNINGS
April 12, Eugene, OR:
Everyone is invited to the debut of Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore, by Elizabeth Lyon, at Tsunami Books, Eugene's premier independent bookstore, on Saturday, April 12th, beginning at 5pm. Tsunami Books is located at 2585 Willamette St. For info, contact www.tsunamibooks.biz or e-mail elyon123@comcast.net.
Lyon's talk, "How to Turn the Common Weaknesses Agents See into Strengths," will be followed by a signing and celebration refreshments. The book's 100+ excerpts model exemplary writing and include Northwest authors Robert Dugoni, Barbara Pope, Jane Kirkpatrick, Irene Bennett Brown, Jayne Ann Krentz, Ursula McGuin, Chang-Rae Lee, Janet Lee Carey, Jennie Shortridge, Carola Dunn, KC Dyer, Bharti Kirchner, Craig Lesley, Jerry Oltion, Terry Persun, Carolyn Rose, and Kate Wilhelm.
April 23, Vancouver, WA:
On Wednesday, April 23, at 6pm, Elizabeth Lyon will give a talk, "How to Turn the Common Weaknesses Agents See into Strengths," and signing at Cover to Cover Books in Vancouver, Washington, located at 1817 Main Street (Main and McLoughlin), (360) 514-0358. For info, bubba99@comcast.net.