Notes:

Fable (author Beth Stedman) offers both developmental editing services and a two week writing review. The review is two weeks of customized book coaching for writers of romance, young adult, and all forms of speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, etc). Part developmental editor, part cheerleader, part motivational coach, she helps writers get unstuck and reach their goals. You can connect with her on instagram @bethstedman

Definitions:

- Editing - Prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it. Remove unnecessary or inappropriate words, sounds, or scenes from the text. Refining, polishing, making it more like itself.

The Verbivore paraphrases a quote from Neil Gaiman’s MasterClass. That actual quote is:

- “The process of doing your 2nd [draft] is the process of making it look like you knew what you were doing all along.”

Here are some articles and videos that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation:

- LitHub “12 Contemporary Writers on How They Revise”

- Louise Harnby | Fiction Editor & Proofreader “What are the different types of novel editing?”

- WritersDigest “Alternatives to a Professional Edit”

- MasterClass “10 Tips for Editing Your Own Writing”

- MasterClass “Editing Essentials: What Is Developmental Editing?”

- MasterClass “What Is Line Editing? Line Editing vs. Copy Editing”

- MasterClass “Editing Checklist: How to Edit Your Own Writing”

- Reedsy “5 Types of Editing: Which One Do You Need Right Now?”

- Reedsy “What is Line Editing and How Can It Help Your Book?”

Masterclasses Mentioned:

- Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling

- Aaron Sorkin Teaches Screenwriting

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