DISCOVER HOW TO REVISE YOUR FICTION OR MEMOIR TODAY
People assume that revision has to be painful and difficult.
It doesn’t.
Once you learn the elements of fiction - THE BUILDING BLOCKS - it's like switching on a light bulb.
You'll see things in your own writing you never saw before.
You'll be able to identify - and improve - those elements of fiction.
Are you ready to discover the DEEP SATISFACTION and JOY to be found in revising when you follow the right steps?
7-MODULE VIDEO COURSE WITH FEEDBACK
HOW TO REVISE YOUR FICTION OR MEMOIR
An essential 7-module class for anyone writing memoir or fiction.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
It's for you if you've written (or started) a story and aren't sure how to go about revising it.
Or if you've tried revising and aren't sure if you made things better or worse. (We've all done it!)
It's for you if the thought of self-editing makes you feel overwhelmed or tentative.
Hi, I'm Tessa Smith McGovern. I’ve been a writing teacher for 23 years and I’ve taught at Sarah Lawrence College's Writing Institute since 2011. I've been a writer for even longer and was first published in 1996.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
This step-by-step course covers the foundational skills - the craft - that every writer needs to revise their fiction.
You'll learn how to make your story the best you can on your own before getting feedback from the fresh eyes of qualified readers or professional editors.
This saves you money and time and aids in the process of developing your writing craft as well as your sensibilities as an artist.
It also gives you the vocabulary you'll need to work with professional content (also called developmental) editors.
Please Note: Learning these foundational skills is fun! It's wonderfully empowering to know you've got these skills in your toolbox. You'll feel a new confidence in your writing and your ability to do justice to the ideas and stories in your head.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The fundamentals of fiction writing - what every writer needs to write powerful stories, whether fiction or memoir that reads like fiction.
The Arc of a Successful Story
Compelling Characters
Characterization and Exposition
Show, Don't Tell
Point of View
Dialogue and Interior Monologue
Voice - The Secret Sauce
Plus a Revision Checklist (use this for every story you write)
There are seven video lectures. You can go through them at your own pace.
You can either write new words for your assignment or send 300 - 500 words of an existing story for feedback.
This is a seven-module course with instructor feedback. The cost is $385.
WHEN DOES IT BEGIN?
Remember, revising your fiction becomes easy once you know the system.
Revising becomes fun, and so deeply rewarding!
By the end, you will have exploded your fiction writing knowledge and skills.
As you continue to write and learn, you'll continue to develop into the writer you long to be. Once your learning expands, it can never go back. You will continue to evolve into a more sophisticated craftsperson and artist.
If you have questions, please feel free to email Tessa at tessasmithmcgovern @ gmail.com.
With love,
Tessa
Kind Words
“Tessa was a remarkable teacher, not just of writing in the digital age, but of the art and craft of writing in general. Her vision was timeless and inspired, and her course was truly life-changing for me.”
Jeanne Chinard, The Writing Institute, Sarah Lawrence College, NY
Kind Words
"[Tessa]...brought fresh energy, inspiration, and creative ideas to her workshop. The impossible no longer feels impossible, thanks to Tessa. I am 300% glad to have studied with her.”
Ellen Luborsky, PhD
Student, The Writing Institute, Sarah Lawrence College, NY Fall 2020
Kind Words
“Tessa’s class on revision was a crash course in the elements of writing. From the first module, I was able to return to my draft and apply her clear teachings to make my book stronger and more coherent. Her generosity and support have made a big impact on my confidence and belief in my writing.”
Rabbi Anne Brener
