Virtual Learning
About the course
Developmental editing involves evaluating how well everything hangs together across the whole of a text to help the author deliver their message as clearly and effectively as possible. In fiction, the focus is on narrative craft and style or ‘voice’, ensuring cohesion across these in draft texts.
Introduction to Fiction Developmental Editing is suitable for editors who are interested in introducing fiction developmental editing to their services. Basic Word proficiency is essential, and fiction copyediting experience is helpful but not required. Editors who have experience in non-fiction copyediting or developmental editing and want to explore moving into fiction developmental editing are also welcome.
The course aims to help editors to:
- understand what is meant by ‘developmental editing’ of fiction and what the process involves
- understand the different types of tasks that developmental editors can be asked to do if they are working for a publisher or directly for an author, including top tips on reader’s report writing and line editing
- get a holistic view of how to edit mindfully and ethically when working with a range of fiction content
- plan and carry out fiction developmental editing to an appropriate standard and according to good practice.
How does the course work?
This virtual learning course is delivered over four live webinars, each lasting two hours. Sessions include practical exercises and work individually, in pairs and in small groups to maximise learning. The sessions will take place as follows:
Places on our virtual learning courses are limited and sell out quickly. If your chosen course is already fully booked, please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
