Mark David Gerson is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books. His nonfiction includes popular titles for writers, inspiring personal growth books and compelling memoirs. As a novelist he is best known for The Legend of Q'ntana fantasy series, coming soon to movie theaters. When he's not writing, Mark David coaches an international roster of both first-time and seasoned writers to help them get their stories onto the page and into the world with ease.

Opening Words

1. Getting Started

2. Why Edit?

3. The Language of Revision

4. Finding the Vision in Revision

5. Getting Intuitive

6. 12 1/2 Secrets to Whole-Brain Editing

7. My Top Twenty Revision Tips

8. Slim, Trim and Simple

9. Refining Your Dialogue

10. Openings and Closings

11. The "Heartful Revision" Mindset

12. Working with Your Drafts

13. The Screenwriter's Edit Suite

14. Next Steps

15. Finishing Up

16. Final Thought

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