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Beyond Once Upon a Time: Intro to Editing Picture Books

Présentateur: Laura Bontje

Langue: Anglais

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Editing Specializations , Fiction Editing , Niche Publishing

Niveau: Introductif

As adults, we may think of children’s picture books as short and simple. Kidlit editors know that they’re anything but. Editing for children is a joyful, engaging niche—but picture books come with editorial considerations that can differ from those in other fields of literature. As an editor and an author, I’ve been on both sides […]

Editing the Art of Comic Book Lettering: An Introduction

Présentateur: Steve Colle

Langue: Anglais

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Design Skills , Editing Specializations , Niche Publishing

Niveau: Introductif

Beyond proofreading and copy editing the text in comics, editing the art and design of the lettering is an integral responsibility of comic book editors. This webinar offers an introduction into the art of comic book lettering. Steve Colle Steve’s 37 years in the comic industry cover a range of retail, editorial, marketing and publishing […]

The Wheat from the Chaff: An Approach to Manuscript Evaluation

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Langue: English

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Editing Specializations , Manuscript Evaluation

Niveau: Introductory

Almost every first-time author approaches an editor when they believe their manuscript is finished and ready for the finishing touches—and almost every first-time author is wrong. What’s an editor to do? Consider adding manuscript evaluations to the menu of services you provide. Without running up a big tab, the author can get a realistic appraisal […]

What the Heck is a Book Coach

Présentateur: Suzy Vadori and Dinah Laprairie

Langue: English

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Editing Specializations , Manuscript Evaluation

Niveau: Introductory

Book Coaching is a relatively new profession that has sprung up in recent years to replace the support publishing houses no longer provide to writers. But how does book coaching differ from the services editors provide? Can anyone call themselves a book coach, and what exactly do they do for writers? A vibrant community of […]

Concordances: Character and Plot

Présentateur: Julie Kay-Wallace

Langue: English

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Editing Specializations , Fiction Editing

Niveau: Introductory

Two years and many books are between Book One and Book Two. You pick up the second book’s manuscript to edit it — and you freeze. Who was that minor character, again? What were we doing? When did Main Character get that scar? That’s one scenario where a good concordance can save you time, […]