What are some good self-editing books?

[Stacey Sweeney]

I had an agent suggest "Self Editing for Fiction Writers" to me. Are there any other good books out there to help a writer edit their own novel?
Are there any super bad ones I should avoid?
Thanks!
Stacey

[johnnysannie]

"Self-Editing For Fiction Writers" is the one I use, also reccommended by a now former agent. I like the book - the agent was inexperienced and ineffectual and I asked to be let out of our agreement.

Hope yours isn't the same agent!!

[Euan H.]

The first five pages (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/068485743X/qid=1126057543/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-0795330-1691269?v=glance&s=books), by Noah Lukeman is also useful. The exercises are a little simplistic, but the ideas are sound.

[paprikapink]

I thought you were going to tell me the incantation for making my book edit itself.

Rats.

[LightShadow]

The best book out there I think is "Woe is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

[Stacey Sweeney]

Is the "Woe is I" book about editing? The title doesn't really sound like it, but that doesn't mean anything.
So far, the "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers" is very helpful. I immediatly saw a lot of mistakes in my book. I'm glad the agent (Steve Laube) suggested it before I sent my manuscript to any publishing houses. I didn't realize how much work it needed.
Stacey

[LightShadow]

Is the "Woe is I" book about editing? The title doesn't really sound like it, but that doesn't mean anything.
So far, the "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers" is very helpful. I immediatly saw a lot of mistakes in my book. I'm glad the agent (Steve Laube) suggested it before I sent my manuscript to any publishing houses. I didn't realize how much work it needed.
StaceyWoe is I is definitely about self editing. It isn't so stuffy, and I learned more from it than any other self-editing book. In addition, it was recommended to me by my agent. Check it out. It's informative, and fun to read

[Stacey Sweeney]

Thanks! I'll give it a try.
Stacey

[Ray Dillon]

I use "The Complete Guide to Editing Your Fiction" from Writer's Digest.

That "Self-Editing for Fiction Writer's" book sounds good. I'll have to check that out.