Congratulations! You've finished a novel.

What an accomplishment! Now what?

Now, you need a innovative, in-depth guide to revision.

Why Revise?

Before revision: Nice Story

After revision: Richer, deeper-the novel of your dreams.

Novice or Seasoned: For aspiring novelists, mid-list novelists who want to break out, novelists who want to self-publish-successfully, writers who have completed NaNoWriMo but don't know what to do next, and writing critique groups looking for a way to help each other to the next level.

Revising has never been easier

• Systematically inventory and diagnose your manuscript


• Visually manipulate your manuscript to identify problems


• Transform dull characters into fascinating, memorable people


• Strengthen the narrative and emotional arcs


• Sharpen dialogue


• Morph dull settings into backdrops that set the mood


• Enliven narrated events by selecting the right details


• Use language with confidence


• Add depth with narrative patterning In-depth professional development


• Plan your novel's metamorphosis

The Results

A stronger, richer, deeper story, a story that makes readers weep and cry and turn the next page.Novel Metamorphosis, unlike most books on revision, turns theory into radical new tools which are practical, tangible, concrete.

• Cut straight to the heart of your manuscript's problem


• Develop your writing and editing skills


• Understand the critical underlying structure of your story


• Learn theory as you work


• Spark in-depth discussions in your critique group

Other Writing Techniques books from Darcy Pattison

How to Write a Children’s Picture Book

Start Your Novel: Six Winning Steps Toward a Compelling Opening Line, Scene and Chapter

Villains: How to Develop and Write Evil, Wicked, Awful Villains and Antagonists to Add Depth to Your Novel

30 Days to a Stronger Novel