Editing Essentials: Workshop for Aspiring Authors with Kirsten Rees

Transform your manuscript and your confidence in just one day with author and book editor Kirsten Rees.

Do you have a finished draft - or a nearly finished one - sitting on your laptop, waiting for its moment to shine?

In this 6 hour, in-person workshop, you’ll gain the skills, clarity, and confidence to self-edit like a professional editor and prepare your manuscript for the next step: whether that’s pitching to an agent, entering a competition, or pursuing self-publishing.

You will learn -

-How to spot and fix common writing issues that weaken your manuscript.
-Practical self-editing techniques to tighten prose and elevate storytelling.
-Building confidence in your unique voice and style.
-Understanding the publishing landscape: agents, submissions, and competitions.

The workshop will be held in a beautiful venue, with light lunch and refreshments provided, giving you time to connect with other aspiring authors in a supportive, inspiring environment.

Leave with: a clearer manuscript, a roadmap to your next steps, and the confidence to put your work out into the world.