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The books I recommend for sentence-level revision, with my review of each
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The classic first stop — the patterns that mark a draft as unrevised, and what to do about each one.
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Grammar and syntax explained for novelists. The one to read if you want to improve your sentences.
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A collection of beautiful sentences with explanations of how each one works — and new tools for your own.
Read the Review →I’m Kristen Tate — a developmental editor and the author of Novel Study, a close-reading project examining how contemporary novelists construct captivating fiction. I hold a PhD in English literature and work with writers at all stages, from first drafts to final polish.
Learn more about Novel Study and my editorial work at thebluegarret.com/novelstudy.