How to Edit Your Novel or Memoir
Learn from a Bestseller How to "Bathe Your Book" Once Your First Draft Is Complete
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Editing is supposed to improve your writing, but how do you know if you're doing it right? Complete this online course to learn the must-haves of big-picture editing and how to apply the ARISE method to craft a story your reader won't be able to put down. Tighten loose threads, enhance one-note characters, and learn which scenes to cut. You'll also get your hands on my ultimate line-editing checklist. This course is enhanced by the Book in a Bag kit, so have yours handy!
Your Instructor
Jessica (Jess) Lourey teaches, travels, and writes about secrets.
She's the Amazon Charts bestselling Lefty, Agatha, and Anthony-nominated author of nonfiction, YA adventure, magical realism, suspense, and thrillers. Jess is a tenured professor of writing and sociology, a recipient of The Loft's Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a Psychology Today blogger, a leader of writing retreats, and a TEDx presenter. Check out her TEDx Talk to discover the surprising inspiration behind May Day, her first published novel. In addition to her online courses, she teaches face-to-face writing workshops for all and leads transformative writing retreats for women.
When not traveling, reading, writing, or hanging out with her family, you can find her dreaming of her next story. You can find out more about Jess on her website and by signing up for her newsletter.