
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.