Different kinds of editors play distinct roles in the publishing process, and knowing what these roles are can help you hire the right kind of freelancer at the right time — or help you know what to expect when your manuscript is accepted by a publisher. In this 90-minute webinar, we’ll review the tried-and-true editing stages that successfully convert an unpublished manuscript into a published book. The webinar is designed to enable you to:
- Decide if hiring a freelance editor can help you attract an agent or publisher
- Know what to expect from editors if your manuscript is accepted for publication (and how being edited is not as scary as you might think)
- Know the stages of editing you’ll need to do (or hire a freelancer to do) if you decide to self-publish
We’ll focus on how books of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry are edited; but the process will also hold true for publishing in literary magazines. There will be time for Q&A after the presentation. Participants will receive a PDF of the presentation slides and a list of helpful resources for writers seeking more information about editing and ways of finding the right editor for them.
Martha Carlson is a developmental editor of literary and upmarket fiction — character-driven stories with an emphasis on craft. She offers editing services through her business, Martha Carlson, Editor, LLC (marthacarlsoneditor.com), and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Warren Wilson College and a PhD in British and American Literature from UNC–Chapel Hill. She has published several collections of poetry as Martha Carlson-Bradley and is currently writing a novel of her own.
WHERE: On the internet! You can login from anywhere.
When: Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 7:00-8:30 PM EST
COST: $20 for members/$30 for nonmembers. Register now to ensure your spot in the class using the “Register Now” button below.
