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Keeping the Reader in Mind

Professional editing for science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery novels

HOW TO REVISE YOUR NOVEL

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR FICTION WRITERS

In this guide, I break down the self-editing process into seven steps, list areas for you to watch out for, and demonstrate how to use one of my favourite editing tools—the reverse outline.

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"Just like writing, speaking a new language, or learning an instrument, self-editing is a skill—you might not be great at it to begin with, but you will improve with practice."
—How to Revise Your Novel

"Allison's knowledge of story structure and her keen sense of pacing helped me break my struggling manuscript down to its bones and rebuild it."
- SHELLY CAMPBELL -
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DEV EDITING

A developmental edit involves assessing your novel for structure, tension, worldbuilding, and more.

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LINE EDITING

Line editing ensures your sentences are clear, emotionally resonant, and pleasant to read.

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QUERY CRITIQUE

Get a professional set of eyes on your query letter and/or first pages before sending it to agents.

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The Worldbuilder's Tavern is a bi-weekly podcast for sci-fi and fantasy writers. Allison and her two co-hosts dig into speculative shows, movies, and books, discussing their worldbuilding and how you can apply useful techniques to your own stories.

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