Two new books of interest to writers arrived at the library today:
Manuscript Makeover: Revision Techniques No Fiction Writer Can Afford to Ignore by Elizabeth Lyon
Professional editor and author Elizabeth Lyon offers aspiring novelists the guidance and instruction they need to write and edit well-crafted and compelling stories that will stand out from the competition and attract the attention of agents and publishers, including:
- Stand-out style techniques, from accessing an authentic voice to applying techniques of "wordsmithing" that transform prose
- How to rewrite characterization for dimensionality, a universal need, and theme
- Adjustment suggestions to match the prose style and structure of specific genres
- Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
- Strategies to strengthen story beginnings and endings
- Methods for increasing plot stakes, creating movement, and adjusting pace for maximum suspense
The Power of Point of View: Make Your Story Come to Life by Alicia Rasley
The difference between a pedestrian telling of a story and a powerful telling is in how the point of view is handled. A well-written story is one in which the author allows POV to guide not just how the plot develops, but how the story—the merging of plot and character—develops. In The Power of Point of View, readers will learn POV basics and then how to use POV to influence a story from the ground up. The Power of Point of View features genre-specific POV tips, techniques for crafting POV to individual stories and writing styles, engaging exercises, and more.
These and other books on the craft of writing can be placed on hold while online at www.gcls.org.