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Editing Bootcamp: A Fiction Writer's Guide to Self-Editing Part 1 (TBC Writer's Toolkit Book 11) Kindle Edition

by Dola Basu Singh (Author), The Book Club (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

Learn self-editing fiction from a Pro.



Self-publish on a low budget without compromising on quality.
Polish your book before querying.
Learn developmental editing.

If you want to learn self-editing fiction, I’ve got your back.

Lots of books teach the craft of writing but not many focus on reworking, polishing, or self-editing. Learning editing skills shouldn’t be restricted to a privileged few. All writers should have access to strategies that can change a crude first draft into a polished work of art.

Editing Bootcamp will demystify the editing process by showing you how to spot and avoid common pitfalls, and correct those mistakes.

Inside you'll find:
• Actionable steps for all stages of editing.
• Seven fiction elements including structure, point of view, characters, dialogue and more.
• Handy editing checklists.

Take your writing to the next level with this short and concise how-to guide.
Edit yourself into print.
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"Editing Bootcamp is a great introductory lesson on starting your book or improving a book you've already started." -- Amazon Reviewer."There are checklists at the end of each chapter. I am sure they will come in handy so have highlighted them." -- Amazon Reviewer."Singh's chapters [...] along with their respective checklists offer lucid and useful insights into the art and craft of writing and editing." -- Amazon Reviewer.

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Dola Basu Singh is a cozy mystery author and a professionally trained fiction editor. Many of her short stories have been published and she has won an Editor's Choice award for her short fiction. She lives in a small yet picturesque village in Punjab, India, and loves nothing better than to sit under the mango tree in her courtyard with a book in hand, sometimes day-dreaming and sometimes writing, when she is not otherwise occupied editing manuscripts or reading storybooks with her son.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 30, 2019
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    A group of authors has come together to share their writing journey with you all. We have various topics from How to become an Indie author to the art of creative writing. If you have any questions you can reach out to Rubina Ramesh at rubinaramesh1973@gmail.com regarding these booklets.

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    Dola Basu Singh is an award-winning author and freelance fiction editor. Her short stories have appeared in many anthologies in the Indian subcontinent. She lives in a picturesque village in Punjab, India, with her family and other animals—four dogs and eight people ;) She loves nothing better than sitting under the mango tree in her courtyard, notebook in hand, dreaming up exotic settings and interesting ways to murder off characters.

    In her editing life, she is professionally trained in editing fiction and has helped authors win contracts and publish bestsellers since 2015. Five of her clients have won various prizes in the Amazon KDP Pen to Publish contest. She has won editor’s choice awards from literary reviews and has published a book that helps writers self-edit their fiction.

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  • Kimberly Hunt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and covers the essentials
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020
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    Nice summary of the basics and brief explanations to help authors understand why certain editing tips are recommended. Love the concise delivery!
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  • Vinessa Donatelli Wooten
    4.0 out of 5 stars Guidance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
    This first part of a guide to self editing has more than tips. There is a certain technique that this particular writer has. Easy to follow, detailed, defined and understanding. Thanks to this guide my thoughts on my writing had changed

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • J. Lui
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Concise
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
    This was a relatively short book on the beginning stages of self editing.
    I liked how the author addresses what is not going to be covered in the book and what kind of information you can expect to find.

    The book was very well laid out and easy to maneuver. I enjoyed reading through it although I don't think I'm at the point where I'm ready to start editing just yet and am looking forward to returning to it when I'm able to put all of the tips and information into practice. I also think that a lot of the things that are included in the checklists that are provided in each of the sections are good things to keep in mind while writing your drafts. It may help in the editing process later.

    I liked this book and can't wait to see the next installment.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • AmberMoon86
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
    This book didn't have steps for every stage of editing. Although the other stages were pointed put and reasons given for their importance, this book gives steps only for developmental editing. I assume the next book in this series will cover the next stage(s) of editing. Nothing included was new to me and most of the advice is pretty common. I don't like how many absolutes were used. For example, it was suggested that you should always look for ways to increase conflict. I think it really on the specific story and amount of conflict because I've read plenty of books that had too much conflict to the point that I stopped caring and didn't finish reading. This is just one example where I though it shouldn't be an absolute.

    As long as you remember to use your own judgment on what fits your story, I think the advice in here can be helpful for those who aren't already familiar with developmental editing

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review, but my opinions are my own.
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  • Mark Tucker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Have a first draft and not sure what to do next?... This is a great place to start.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
    This book was just what I needed. I'm in the position of having a completed first draft, and this book was a stellar introduction to the self-editing process. I can't speak for every aspiring writer out there, but I was so focused on learning the writing craft to get my first draft done, I never gave the editing process much thought. Whether you're going the self-publishing or traditional publishing route, self editing is a crucial skill to learn. This book will get you on the right track.
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  • Ruch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very handy booklet
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2020
    This is a very handy booklet for any writer wanting to venture into a published fiction author. Dola has not only peeled the onion layer by layer, but has also put a checklist towards the end of each chapter for you to take note. I am looking forward to Book 2 by this author.
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  • Mieckalah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020
    This was a quick read for a quick study. Super helpful and gave me a lot to consider as I'm navigating my first novel!
    Thank you for this!
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  • Witch-at-Heart
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for those new to self publishing.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
    This book has really good informative information for the developmental stage of editing. Especially for beginners. I I personally have not yet published my first book so I found the recommendations really helpful and I hope it helps me improve my writing so I can be published. The stages of editing beyond development are mentioned and why they are an important part of the process but it was not the main focus of this edition. This leaves me excited to see what comes next and I look forward to the next installment. This book by the way it was organized and the title suggest this is part of a series that will go into more depth as you get closer to the next stage(s) of editing.

    For me as a novice I felt the information provided was very well developed. If you have published before this could serves as a good refresher or help you see steps you may have missed.

    For example, it was suggested that you should always look for ways to increase conflict. I think it really depends on the specific storyline and type of characters. Some stories need more mystery, intrigue or the amount of character interactions or development so that is all story driven at that point and is not an absolute since each type of book is individual.

    This book is a great learning tool for developing your own judgment on how to develop your story and make sure it fits together as a cohesive book.

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  • Wendy Lukasiewicz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
    Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2020
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    Editing Bootcamp is a great introductory lesson on starting your book or improving a book you've already started. The information is presented clearly and concisely, and the checklists at the end of chapters are really helpful. It gave me a sense of direction with my aimless plot and character ideas, and I now feel like I have a plan of action.
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  • Kindle Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars A handbook for aspiring editors and indie authors
    Reviewed in India on January 11, 2020
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    Randeep Wadehrs

    We are living in a world where professional excellence is routinely expected in every field of work. Writing is no different. In fact, whether you are writing a novel, a dissertation or an analytical article for a publication, you have to go beyond excellence to catch the publisher’s eye and hold the reader’s attention. This is where an editor’s role comes into play.

    Before talking of this slim volume, I would like to emphasise that an editor does not merely check grammar and spellings, although these two elements are indispensable to quality writing. An editor’s role is far more sophisticated. She has to have the knowledge of the subject she is editing, should be thorough with structuring of sentences and the narrative. Creative inputs that add substance to the narrative have become indispensable today – something that no editing or writing software can provide. In fiction writing, the editor’s role includes polishing of characters, plot, dialogues and overall structure of a story. Since fiction comes in a wide range of genres – romance, chic-lit, thrillers, historical novels etc, we get a fair idea of the importance of quality editing.

    Dola Basu Singh has kept the above in mind while coming up with this slim but invaluable volume on editing of fiction. Aspiring editors and indie authors of fiction will find chapters on the types and processes of editing useful. The volume provides useful information on genre and structure. It takes into account what readers expect from the author and seeks to equip the authors to meet those expectations by focusing on various elements in a novel. The editing checklist for a novel’s structure is an extremely useful addendum.

    Singh’s chapters on treatment of characters, POVs, plot, setting of a story, conflict and its resolution, dialogues along with their respective checklists offer lucid and useful insights into the art and craft of writing and editing.

    This volume is a must read for every aspiring author and editor, whether they want to self-publish or go through the traditional publishing process. If you aim at becoming a professional editor, this volume ought to be a part of your reading collection. 

    I can personally vouch for the usefulness of this volume because I have availed of Singh’s editing services via her firm, the Shiuli Editing Services. The benefits to my novel were immense.
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  • Nitpicker Nic
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good start for writers
    Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2020
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    As an editor, I found that this book covered most of the basics, but it does assume a knowledge of story craft and terminology (no explanations of terms). I disagree that professional editors are hard to come by, but do agree that doing a good self-edit before hiring one can save a writer a chunk of money.
    Highly recommended for all authors.
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  • GlowAurora
    4.0 out of 5 stars A quick guide full of useful tips
    Reviewed in India on June 2, 2020
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    This self-editing guide by Dola Basu Singh is not a long book. But within its short length, it teaches you about the most important elements of writing and how you can edit to make them perfect. In a very clear and concise way, Dola Basu Singh explains the steps of editing and the writing mistakes you should look out for. The book is well-organized, easy to understand, and full of useful tips.

    The best thing about this editing guide is the checklists the author has given after every chapter. At first, all these points may look daunting. But they are very sensible advice and will definitely make your writing more polished.

    Dola Basu Singh is an experienced editor. Her knowledge and experience appear clear in the book. This book does not just show how to edit, it also has plenty of wise advice about how to write.

    * I received a review copy from the author.
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  • Geeta Nair
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have guide
    Reviewed in India on June 3, 2020
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    A must- have guide for first- time authors and editors, Editing Bootcamp is not a guide to writing a perfect novel, but is a book that will tell you what to look into, what to take care of, etc, should you decide to publish your work. It is a book that will give you an insight into the world of writing and editing in just a few concise yet all-encompassing chapters. Here the author herself an experienced editor with quite a fan following ;), discusses threadbare the various processes involved in self-editing, Now for a reader or for an author for that matter, this process could .seem cumbersome. However, Dola Basu Singh presents the nitty-gritty of self- editing in a style that is not only enough to capture the reader’s attention, but also make the process look easy and doable. A nightmare of many, self-editing can actually turn out to be interesting if one is to follow the simple tips Dola lays out here. The only condition is that one needs to look at one’s manuscript with an dispassionate eye. One has to take a role reversal and become a reader instead of an author. The flaws will show themselves up and thus pave the way for corrections, corrections, and corrections. The end result…..A book that will be loved by he who picks it up. Now isn’t that what we all dream of :)

    Now coming to what I liked about the book -

    1) It is well structured (I’m not surprised since it is brought out by a person who knows her job in-and-out)
    2) The contents are presented in an engaging manner, a manner that makes the read easy and interesting. Hence, no question about skipping paragraphs or pages here.
    3) The editing checklists at the end of each chapter. They make the author’s job easier.

    So, whether you intend to self – publish your next work or go in for traditional publishing don’t hesitate, pick up this book. It will help you sail through the editing process with ease.
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