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Editing
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Everything you need to know about editing a horror manuscript

Polishing your horror manuscript: an editor's guide.
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Editing
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Everything you need to know about editing a thriller manuscript

Your essential guide to editing a thriller manuscript.
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Everything you need to know about editing a fantasy manuscript

Perfecting your fantasy manuscript: an editor's guide.
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Everything you need to know about editing a action/adventure manuscript

Action/adventure manuscript editing: a comprehensive guide.
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Editing
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Everything you need to know about editing a science fiction manuscript

Mastering the art of editing a science fiction manuscript.
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Editing
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Everything you need to know about editing a mystery manuscript

Demystifying the art of editing a mystery manuscript.
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Editing
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Everything you need to know about editing a crime fiction manuscript

Polishing your crime fiction manuscript: an editor's guide.
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Everything you need to know about editing a romance manuscript

Perfecting your romance manuscript: a comprehensive editing guide.
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Genre & Theme
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A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is morality

A guide to writing stories where morality forms the inner conflict.
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Genre & Theme
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A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is worldview

Exploring worldview as inner conflict in narrative writing.
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Editing
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The ultimate guide to editing, revising and re-writing

The ultimate guide to the art of editing, revising, and rewriting your manuscript.
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Everything you need to know about editing a children's book manuscript

Your essential guide to editing a children's book manuscript.