COME TO THE FREE LIVE EDIT SESSION TO DISCOVER:

1. The essential skills any writer who wants to be published must have. 

2. A simple mindset shift that will free you from self-doubt.

3. The 7 top rules of editing.

4. And see how editing can be so rewarding!

* Everyone who attends the session live will receive a written edit on one page of writing

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

It's for you if:

~ You've written (or started) a story and aren't sure how to edit it.

~ You've tried editing and aren't sure if you made things better or worse. (We've all done it!)

~ The thought of self-editing makes you feel overwhelmed or tentative.

Hi, I'm Tessa Smith McGovern. I’m an award-winning author who absolutely loves helping writers write and publish. 

I've been a writing instructor for 23 years and have taught (since 2011) for The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, NY. 

My books have been published traditionally by Sourcebooks/Random House as well as independently (so I know how wildly different the two editing processes are!). Both books were bestsellers in their categories on Amazon.

WHAT DOES THE LIVE EDITS SESSION COVER?

~ A 90-minute session on Zoom (recordings will be sent to all who register)

~ Edits of one double-spaced page of your story (which you can then apply to each page of your story)

~ Laser-focused instruction on the line editing skills every writer must have.

~ The terms professional editors use to line edit so you can easily understand them

~ Editing guidance from the premier textbook used to teach fiction writing to MFA students in U.S. colleges.

You'll discover the methods that will make your story the strongest it can be on your own.

Then, if you're aiming to publish traditionally, you can get feedback from the fresh eyes of a professional editor.

This saves you money and time and aids in the process of developing your writing craft.

It develops your sensibilities as an artist.

It also gives you the vocabulary you'll need to feel confident communicating with professional editors.

Please Note: Learning these editing skills is fun and so rewarding!

There's a reason authors write and edit stories their whole lives long - it can be deeply satisfying and joyful when you use the right approach.

You'll learn all the skills a writer needs to make their first drafts powerful.

AND WHAT ELSE WILL THIS DO FOR YOU? 

1. You'll feel wonderfully empowered to know that you've got these skills in your toolbox.

2. You'll feel a new confidence in your writing (and your excitement to write will explode!)

3. You'll be secure in the knowledge that you can now do justice to the ideas and stories in your head.

3. You'll know the satisfaction of applying a time-tested, professional editing system to your stories - you'll line edit your stories using the same process professional writers use. 

4. You'll become part of an elite group of writers with high-level knowledge who are confident in their ability to WORK the creative process and have fun on the journey to publishing. 

Remember, editing your fiction becomes easy once you know the system. It can become fun, and so deeply rewarding!

And the best part? You have lifetime access to the recording.

By the end, you'll see exactly how you can explode your editing knowledge and skills.

How you'll super-charge the soul-affirming journey of becoming the writer you long to be.

Once your learning expands, it can never go back. You'll continue to evolve into a more sophisticated craftsperson and artist.

Any questions, email Tessa at tessasmithmcgovern @ gmail.com.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Tessa