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Using an easy-to-reference format, experienced editor Seidman shows how to use "macro editing", style editing and market editing to create polished, publishable work.
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Using excerpts and drafts of his own writing to illustrate the material, the author offers advice on both major narrative elements such as plot, characterization, and dialogue, as well as small details such as pace, description, style, and grammar. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
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Michael Seidman is currently senior mystery editor at Walker. Previously, he was editor-in-chief at Mysterious Press, He has written for a variety of publications, including Writer's Digest and Mystery Scene. He lectures at more than a dozen writers' conferences every year.
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