Seduce Your Writing: Self-Editing techniques for writers
Date:
With:
Eugen Bacon
Rating:
EARLY, EMERGING, ESTABLISHED
Summary:
Learn how to approach your writing with an editorial eye, taking the raw material and shaping it into a compelling narrative. Perfect for writers of all experience levels looking to improve their self-editing skillsDetails
You will learn:
- Bugs - Getting rid of pesky words
- Thin canvas - Saying more with less
- Grumpy nanny – Shaping your characters
- Clipped - Tightening your dialogue
- Blinkers off - Finding new eyes.
For attendees: the opportunity to send through 500 words of your latest project to Eugen before the course. If you'd like to take part, email [email protected] by July 15.
About Eugen Bacon
Eugen Bacon is a computer scientist mentally re-engineered into creative writing. She’s a member of IPEd - Institute of Professional Editors, and an editor for Aurealis, Other Terrain and Manuscription. Her stories have won, been shortlisted and commended in international awards, including the Bridport Prize, L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest, Copyright Agency Prize and Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary Awards. New publications (2019): Claiming T-Mo – Meerkat Press. Writing Speculative Fiction – Macmillan.