When it comes to creating children’s and YA fiction, there is often a focus on how to start and write until you reach an ending. But what happens when you have a finished manuscript of hundreds of pages? How do you transform your rough draft into a publishable one?

Expert author, editor, mentor, and lecturer Sara Grant provides the answer through a systematic approach to editing. Her step-by-step guide demystifies the process of preparing a manuscript for submission to agents and publishers, or for those self-publishing. It is a lifeline for new writers and those intimidated by the world of publishing; for more experienced writers, it is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dip in and out of.

This practical workbook includes exercises and examples for:

• Interrogating your idea
• Enhancing your plot
• Scrutinising characters, chapters, and scenes
• Analysing sentence and word choice
• Honing your unique voice
• Writing with sensitivity for young readers
• And finally, polishing your manuscript for submission

The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by Sara Grant is an essential resource for anyone serious about revising and improving their writing.