Review:
Making A Good Book Better By Arline L. Meyer
overall review score: 4.2
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Making a Good Book Better by Arline L. Meyer is a comprehensive guide aimed at authors, editors, and publishers seeking to enhance the quality of their manuscripts. The book provides practical advice, strategies, and examples on how to identify areas for improvement within a book and implement effective revisions to elevate its overall impact and readability.
Key Features
- Detailed techniques for manuscript evaluation and editing
- Strategies for strengthening plot, character development, and pacing
- Guidance on editing styles suitable for various genres
- Tips for maintaining consistency and clarity throughout a manuscript
- Examples illustrating common editing challenges and solutions
Pros
- Offers practical, actionable advice backed by real-world examples
- Suitable for both novice and experienced editors or authors
- Emphasizes clarity and readability improvements
- Supports iterative editing processes to refine a manuscript
Cons
- May be somewhat technical for absolute beginners without prior editing experience
- Focuses primarily on structural and language improvements; less on creative aspects like storytelling innovations
- Some readers might find the depth of detail overwhelming if seeking quick tips