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Some believe there is no single method by which a literary work can be created and revised. We disagree.

If you are revising a novel or a work of narrative non-fiction, you may be wondering, "Where is the book that tells me how to do this?" Well, we're writing it! Book Architecture: The Only Guide to Revision You'll Ever Need is half completed and seeking the perfect publishing outlet.

Yes, the name of the book is the name of the company. It's our self-titled first album.

Chapter One: What is a Scene?

The basic premise of The Book Architecture method is this: Your book has 99 scenes. If you find your scenes and put them in the right order, you will be all set. I don't believe this is easier said than done—or harder said than done. It is what it is. There will be periods of questioning and there will be periods of joy; there will be divine inspiration searing across the page like a cosmic flame, and there will be fidgeting with things until they fit just right. All I can say is that it does happen. I have seen writers line up their 99 scenes in the right order. When they do, the rest is just details…

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