Writing Contest Offers Much Needed Help

Nov. 25, 2009 - PRLog -- Authors don’t write great books alone. They can’t. Moving from first draft to a published novel requires an external, critical review.

Precise Edit is hosting a manuscript review contest, open to all book writers. Two winners will receive a free manuscript review and analysis. The contest will run through December 31, 2009; winners will be selected and notified by January 4, 2010.

This contest is sponsored by Precise Edit and Writer Watchdog (http://writerwatchdog.com) to help authors revise their manuscripts before submitting to publishers.

David Bowman, owner and chief editor of Precise Edit says, “The central question that authors ask me is, ‘How can I make my book better?’ Answering this question takes an in-depth review of their manuscripts, which can be time consuming and costly.”

Refining a manuscript is critical and makes all the difference when sending to a publishing company for consideration. “This contest provides authors with not only the chance to think critically about their books but also the chance to receive assistance during the essential revision process,” says Bowman. Helping authors cope with the challenging task of manuscript revision is work that Precise Edit takes pride in. “This is what we’re best at,” says Bowman.

What authors have said about Precise Edit’s manuscript analysis and review service:
I really appreciated the professional analysis you did on my novel for its second edition. Not only did you understand its complexity, but you managed to suggest changes that would simplify matters for the readers while not sacrificing the essence of the novel's intertwining themes. (J. Hart, author of Election Dance)

Great suggestions! As I reread this piece with your comments in mind, the things you brought up stood right out. These are the kinds of reviews that really help me improve my work. (J. Hoffman, author of WoodWyrm Academy)

Thank you. This was exactly the kind of input I was looking for. (Ashira, author of The Witches' Child)

Any writer with a manuscript may enter the contest. The manuscripts do not have to be completed upon entering, but they do need to be at least 50,000 words when complete. Please visit http://PreciseEdit.wordpress.com for more contest details.

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