Creative Writing: Editing

Master the art of editing and learn how to approach editing your novel or short story for a polished and relatively painless final draft.

In this workshop we will be looking at:

• The Big Picture Down: Understanding the overall vision and direction of your story is crucial to making sure all the pieces fit together seamlessly. This includes understanding the themes, characters, and plot points that make up the backbone of your story.
• Developmental Editing: This type of editing focuses on the big-picture elements of your story, such as theme and vision.
• Structure and Plot: A strong structure and plot are essential to keeping the reader engaged and invested in your story. This includes understanding the three-act structure, plot points, and turning points, and how they all work together to create a cohesive narrative.
• Character Development: Creating well-rounded, believable characters is crucial to making your story come alive. This includes understanding how to create believable motivations, backstories, and personalities for your characters.
• Pacing: Pacing is the rhythm of your story and how quickly or slowly it unfolds. It's important to understand how to create a balance of fast-paced action and slower, more contemplative moments to keep the reader engaged.
• Line Editing (Stylistic Editing): This type of editing focuses on the finer details of your writing, such as sentence structure, grammar, and word choice. It's all about making sure your writing is polished and professional.
• Copy Editing: Copy editing is the final step before publication and involves checking for spelling and grammatical errors, consistency in style and formatting, and ensuring that the manuscript is ready for publication.
• Beta Readers: Beta readers are test readers who read your manuscript and provide feedback on what's working and what's not. They can help you identify plot holes, inconsistencies, and other issues that need to be addressed.
• Fact Checking: Making sure all the details in your story are accurate and true to life is an important aspect of editing. This includes checking for historical inaccuracies, scientific inaccuracies, and other factual errors.
• Professional Editing: Hiring a professional editor can be a valuable investment in your writing. They bring a fresh perspective, years of experience, and a wealth of knowledge to the editing process, helping you take your writing to the next level.

Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing, Rules & PURPOSE

Module 2: Metrics, Motivation & Productivity

Module 3: What is a Novel & Genre

Module 4: Plot

Module 5: Character

Module 6: Theme

Module 7: Word Choice

Module 8: Dialogue

Module 9: World Building

Module 10: Language Building

Module 11: Narrative Positioning & Description over Exposition

Module 12: Concept Mapping

Module 13: Constraint and Creativity

Module 14: Defamiliarization & NLP

Module 15: Suspense, Tension, Hooks & Cliffhangers & LOCK

Module 16: Editing

Module 17: Drafting your Novel with ChatGPT

Module 18: Author Function-Social Media Guide

Ticket Options for Every Writer:

We understand that pursuing a career in writing can be challenging, both creatively and financially. As a fellow struggling artist, I recognize the importance of making learning opportunities accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. That's why we offer a range of ticket options, each designed to meet your needs and support your artistic growth.

Mentor Ticket (£60): With our Mentor ticket, you'll receive the full course content, access to all course materials, and an exclusive 30-minute mentoring session with me. This option is ideal for those seeking personalized guidance and an immersive learning experience. Elevate your writing skills with one-on-one mentorship that focuses on your unique creative journey.

Early Bird Ticket (£12 - Limited Time Offer): Be the early bird and enjoy a special discounted rate when you secure your spot in advance. With the Early Bird ticket, you'll gain access to the full course content, comprehensive workshops, and all course materials. This limited-time offer allows you to unlock your creativity at a reduced price.

General Admission Ticket (£20): Our General Admission ticket provides access to the complete course content and all course materials. This option grants you the opportunity to benefit from the comprehensive lessons and resources at an affordable price. Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience tailored to aspiring writers like you.

Buy Me a Coffee Ticket (£5): We understand that writing is not always a well-paid job, and we want to ensure that cost isn't a barrier to your participation. The Buy Me a Coffee ticket allows you to access the full course content and course materials at a minimum cost. Contribute to supporting struggling artists like myself while gaining valuable insights and knowledge.

It's important to note that this course is not only a learning opportunity for you but also part of my livelihood as a struggling artist. Your support through any of the ticket options enables me to sustain my work and continue sharing my knowledge and passion for writing with others.

Join us on this creative journey and choose the ticket option that best suits your needs and budget. Together, we can foster a community where creativity thrives, regardless of financial limitations.

Secure your spot today and let's embark on this transformative writing course together!