Novel Editing (WH Self-Study #6)

Novel Editing includes four full seminars that were originally produced for my Writers' Huddle members-only site, and which are now available on a self-study basis.

The seminars are:

Structuring and Outlining Your Novel, with K.M. Weiland, covering:

• Why structure matters, whether you’re a “plotter” or a “pantser” when it comes to writing
• The ten key structural moments of a novel, and how far through your story they should each occur
• The difference between outlining and structuring, and the different types of outline you might write
• Common mistakes that writers (even published ones) make when it comes to structure

Revising & Editing Fiction (video), covering:

• The difference between revising and editing
• Key issues to look for regarding character, plot and setting
• Typical problems that writers need to tackle during detailed editing
• Specific examples of detailed editing in action

Seven Things to Watch Out For When You Rewrite Your Novel, covering:

• First steps after finishing your manuscript to plan your edits
• Improving your book by streamlining characters and plots
• Avoiding the introduction of errors and plot holes while making large edits
• Tips for writers who under-write in their first draft

How to Keep Track of Your Novel When You're Editing, covering:

• How to work through your first few drafts
• Dealing with editorial feedback and proofreads
• Making sure you stay organised during editing
• How to cope when things get complicated

All seminars are audio mp3s unless otherwise indicated. Each seminar comes with a full, nicely edited transcript, plus a downloadable worksheet that includes a summary and suggested further reading.