Learn about becoming a fiction editor
Learn about how to become a fiction editor with this library of multimedia resources. For more guidance on line-editing craft, return to the main menu.
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Read articles about line craft
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Read the blog articles dedicated to various aspects of line craft by visiting the various topics pages in the writing and editing solutions section of the library.
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Learn how to line edit fiction for sense and sensibility
Editing Fiction at Sentence LevelFiction is about flow, rhythm, mood, voice and style. But mostly it’s about story. When writers self-edit at line level with confidence, story is elevated by the sentence, rather than buried beneath it.
Editing Fiction at Sentence Level shows you how to hone your line craft so that the narrative and dialogue compel readers to turn the page. |
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COURSE REVIEW: SWITCHING TO FICTION
Switching to Fiction is a great resource. Louise isn’t prescriptive; instead she radiates a cheerful, pragmatic sense of what works in fiction at sentence-level [and] gives you a range of tools to help you understand how to elevate your writing and editing. Louise is a fantastic presenter and the webinar is clear and insightful. I love the accompanying book, too, which provides even more detail and backs up the messages from the webinar.
Jenny Williamson, proofreader, editor & writer
Switching to Fiction is a great resource. Louise isn’t prescriptive; instead she radiates a cheerful, pragmatic sense of what works in fiction at sentence-level [and] gives you a range of tools to help you understand how to elevate your writing and editing. Louise is a fantastic presenter and the webinar is clear and insightful. I love the accompanying book, too, which provides even more detail and backs up the messages from the webinar.
Jenny Williamson, proofreader, editor & writer
Free webinars for fiction editors
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How to Start a Fiction Editing BusinessThis webinar introduces you to the different types of fiction editing, the types of clients you're most likely to be working with, the language they'll use when searching for editorial support, finding work, and some suggestions for training and skills development.
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Talking dialogue with Keystroke MediumI join the team at Keystroke Medium, The Writer's Journey, and talk about the goals of dialogue in a scene, how to use it to keep story pace on track, how to create unique character voices, and using punctuation, tags, actions beats effectively.
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Free booklets for fiction editors
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How to use apostrophes in fiction writingThis booklet shows editors, proofreaders and writers how use apostrophes in fiction so that readers aren't distracted from the story. Click on the cover to access your copy.
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How to query effectivelyThis free booklet for editors and proofreaders offers five tips on how to query effectively, when to change, and when to leave well enough alone. Click on the cover to access your copy.
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Courses to help you get your business off to a flying start
Start Crime Fiction EditingLearn about the genre, the stylistic tools that support it, common problems, and the pithy edits that can transform a manuscript from mundane to magic. You’ll also get actionable advice on how to edit synopses, query letters and blurbs, and how to get your business organized and visible. Visit the course page.
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Style Sheets for Fiction Editing
Learn how to how to create and use branded style sheets that improve efficiency and consistency, and demonstrate professionalism. Includes a style-sheet template that's ready to go. Visit the course page.
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How to Line Edit for SuspenseLearn how to identify suspense in a novel and evaluate its effectiveness. Then use the trifecta to edit for improved reader experience and communicate your revisions with confidence. Visit the course page.
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How to Edit Slurs in DialogueThis self-paced course teaches editors about six adaptable tools that can be used when line editing dialogue containing discriminatory language.
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How to Punctuate DialogueThis self-paced course teaches editors, proofreaders and writers how to punctuate dialogue in a novel according to publishing-industry conventions.
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How to Write the Perfect Fiction Editorial ReportThis fully customizable editorial report template will save you time, increase your hourly rate and ensure you provide top-notch professional feedback.
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Switching to FictionMove from non-fiction to fiction, and edit at sentence level with confidence. Visit the course page to find out more about what's included. It comes with a copy of Editing Fiction at Sentence Level too!
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Authors and editors discuss fiction
Listen to these episodes to learn more about fiction writing and editing.
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