Editing workshop - learn to self-edit your writing

Over the course of this workshop, Editor Andy Park will explore some approaches to doing a big-picture edit of your work, which will include Reading your manuscript like an editor Analyzing plot holes and narrative deficits Killing your darlings and moving content around Interrogating characters, dialogue, and motivation Style and voice Swimming through the murky waters of theme Workshop format The workshop will intersperse short lectures and guidance with hands-on exercises to get you used to reading critically and editing accordingly. Note: Some advance reading may be required before the workshop, and there may be work in partnerships and small groups. If so, registrants will be emailed with the materials in advance. Adult, English, Registration is required as space is limited. About Andy Andy is a freelance PhD-trained editor, researcher, academic and writer who edits both fiction and non-fiction. He is versed in various editing styles including the Chicago Manual of Style and APA . He is particularly interested in subjects that deal with ecology, environmental issues, conservation, resource management and climate change, together with speculative fiction that tackles those subjects. He is also experienced in works dealing with environmental economics, art and art history, outdoor recreation, and philosophy. "Whether you’re writing academic papers, science fiction novels, or government reports, clear communication between author and reader is essential. My overarching goal is therefore to help clients express themselves with elegance and clarity. When assigning undergraduate term papers, my injunction to students is always, “Write this as though you want someone else to actually read it.” My goal as an editor is to help clients to achieve such effortless readability." https://www.wordfishereditorial.com

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