EDIT502
Editing Fiction
Learn the art and skill of editing fiction from the senior editor at Tradewind Books. This is a mentorship course in substantive editing. In addition to a full-length novel, we'll use short stories and chapters from novels that authors thought were publication-ready drafts.
The reading and editing assignments begin a week before the first class meets. The third class involves reading the full-length novel.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time* | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost** | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDIT502-VA11411 | 4 | Saturdays Mar 1–Mar 22, 2014 10 am–2 pm |
Van | R. David Stephens | $415 | Begins Fall 2013 |
* This course involves 16 instructional hours.
** Members of the Editors' Association of Canada are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Please contact us to confirm your membership and register. You may not combine discounts.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Use an objective approach with writers to achieve a publishable manuscript
- Identify and clarify thematic content with respect to plot and character development
- Use strategies to strengthen dramatic tension and dialogue
- Address problems that arise in back-story or flashback segments of manuscripts
- Craft editor's reports
- Conduct story conferences
How will I learn?
- Demonstrations
- Case studies
- Class discussions
- Small group work
- Exercises (in-class)
- Independent assignments (take-home)
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on the following:
- Assignments
- Participation
- Attendance
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.