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Synopsis
An editor for thirty years analyzes the craft of fiction editing, discussing the abilities and training needed to be effective, how to help writers develop their novels, and many other aspects of the editing technique
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Praise for Thomas McCormack and "The Fiction Editor"
"Lucid, thoughtfulwriters and teachers will learn much from itBelongs wherever Strunk and White s "The Elements of Style" finds frequent use.""Booklist"
"Writers will actually learn things here.""Los Angeles Times"
"Perfect for teachers, critics and general readers.""Library Journal"
"Required reading for all those who care about good fiction.""Kirkus Reviews""
Praise for Thomas McCormack and The Fiction Editor
"Lucid, thoughtful...writers and teachers will learn much from it...Belongs wherever Strunk and White's The Elements of Style finds frequent use."--Booklist
"Writers will actually learn things here."--Los Angeles Times
"Perfect for teachers, critics and general readers."--Library Journal
"Required reading for all those who care about good fiction."--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Thomas McCormack was the CEO and Editorial Director of St. Martin's Press for 28 years. He personally edited authors as diverse as James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small) and Thomas Harris (The Silence of the Lambs). In 1997 he left the book world to write plays. He also wrote "The Cheerful Skeptic" column for PW for 2 years.
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- PublisherSt Martins Pr
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0312022093
- ISBN 13 9780312022099
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
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