Want to become a fiction editor? Wondering whether you’re a good fit? 

Maybe you're not sure whether fiction editing is your wheelhouse or why it's different from non-fiction editing. This free 57-minute webinar and 35-page guide are here to help. 

Prepare for the wonderful world of fiction!

Watch or read about how to prepare for the wonderful world of fiction.
>  Preparing for a fiction editing career
>  Types of fiction editing
>  ​What you need to know
>  Fiction editing training
>  What makes a good fiction editor
>  Working with indie authors
​>  Working with publishers
>  Being a visible fiction editor
>  Is fiction editing right for you?
>  A selection of fiction editing resources

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All the same great content is included. Simply download the PDF to your preferred device.

Deepen your fiction editing craft

If the free webinar's convinced you to take the plunge, check out these books and courses. They show you how to hone your sentence-level editing craft and communicate your stylistic decisions to authors.

And don't forget to visit the Editor Resources page for lots more free advice, templates and booklets and webinars.

Style Sheets for Fiction Editing

Learn about using style sheets in fiction, and download a fully customizable template that will save you tons of time.

Narrative Distance:
​A Toolbox for Writers and Editors

Learn how to recognize and control narrative (psychic) distance in a novel.

Start Crime Fiction Editing

Learn about the genre, stylistic tools, common problems and pithy edits that transform a novel from mundane to magic.​

Line Editing for Crime, Mystery and Thriller Writers

The ultimate guide to line editing in the genre.

How to Punctuate Dialogue

Learn how to punctuate dialogue in a novel according to publishing-industry conventions.

How to Line Edit for Suspense

Learn how to identify suspense in a novel and evaluate its effectiveness.

Switching to Fiction​

Move from non-fiction to fiction, and edit at sentence level with confidence. Includes Editing Fiction at Sentence Level.

Editing Fiction at Sentence Level

Learn how to hone your line craft so that the narrative and dialogue compel readers to turn the page.​

The Perfect Fiction Editorial Report 

Learn how to write engaging
editorial reports efficiently.