Writers often find themselves in a challenging position: great ideas and compelling stories lose their impact when marred by awkward phrasing, weak verbs, repetitive language, missing emotional depth, and other common writing mistakes. You know your work needs refinement to reach professional standards, but here's the catch: professional editors won't take on material that isn't already in solid condition. The solution is to develop the skills to edit your own writing with a critical, professional eye.
Your manuscript may contain elements that shine, but something holds it back from truly resonating with readers. Perhaps you've noticed fuzzy prose that needs sharpening, vocabulary choices that lack energy, unnecessary words that dilute your message, or a lack of emotional connection that leaves readers unmoved. What your work needs is the attention of a perceptive editor who understands the craft of revision. That editor should be you.
In this course, writers working across fiction and nonfiction genres will learn practical strategies to function as their own editor. You'll discover how to identify problems, understand why they matter, and implement revisions that strengthen your manuscript's marketability and professional appeal. By mastering self-editing techniques, you'll ensure that your work reaches the standard required by industry professionals before submission.
Please Note: This is a cross-genre course, applicable to any kind of writing.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.