Editing

• 10% Solution, The: Self-editing for the Modern Writer by Ken Rand (1998)

  [6/10]

  "In The 10% Solution, Ken Rand describes his theory for improved writing. First, you wear two hats: the writer's hat and the editor's hat. As a writer, you write quickly, without editorial criticism. As the editor, you revise and attempt to reduce the word count by 10%."

• Elements of Editing, The: A Modern Guide for Editors and Journalists by Arthur Plotnik (1997)

  [8/10]

  "The Elements of Editing provides an excellent overview of the editing business for the novice and a handy resource of information for the established editor. The bibliography and the many terms succinctly defined make this a valuable tool that should always be within reach from the editor's chair."

• Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Brown, Dave King (2004)

  [8/10]

  "Renni Brown and Dave King reiterate all this advice, but then move into a lot of new territory."

• Structuring Your Novel: From Basic Idea to Finished Manuscript by Robert C. Meredith, John D. Fitzgerald (1993)

  [7/10]

  "Structuring Your Novel focuses on advice for beginning writers who have never completed a novel and provides excellent advice that helps focus attention on the work of writing and producing a saleable novel from the ground up."

  Average score: 7.25