Current & Upcoming
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
This 1-hour workshop is Part 3 of a series organized by Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets and offered via the Tacoma Public Library. In this workshop, we will discuss how to self-edit. The content will apply to poets and prose writers. We will talk about tightening sentences, looking for music and rhythm, seeking and crafting pattern, creating a lexicon, adding sensory details and textures, and more.
6-7:30pm PST
Moore branch, Tacoma Public Library
Free (Zoom link TBD)
Basics of Great Writing
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
This 1.5-hour class is targeted to professionals and academics who are not writers but have to write for their day job. In this increasingly virtual world of emails and digital content, clear communication is essential and can affect your bottom line. I will demonstrate for your team a series of effective tips and tricks to improve their writing. We'll discuss basic grammar and style guidelines and practice simple self-editing.
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What Is an Editor?
THE ART OF SELF-EDITING
What Is an Editor?
This 1-hour presentation is meant for students or professionals who are curious about pursuing an editorial career. I explain the variety of jobs that carry the title of "editor," what skills are required for succeeding in each, and the paths one can follow to establish an editing career. I offer a 30-minute Q&A after the presentation.
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Previous
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
What does it mean to be an editor?
Freelance editor Jenny Bartoy will explain the variety of jobs that carry this title, what skills are required for succeeding in each, and the paths you can follow to establish an editing career.
University of Puget Sound
Department of English
Monday, March 21, 2022
Show & Tell: Bring Your Story to Life
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
You've heard that old writing advice, "Show, don't tell." Come to this workshop to learn how to enrich your descriptions with specificity and sensory details, avoid information dumps, craft engaging scenes, and balance your pages. We'll discuss whether it's okay to "tell, don't show" and how to make your writing come to life and emotionally connect with your reader. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Tacoma Public Library
Online and free
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Show & Tell
Structure & Outline
Structure & Outline
You've heard that old writing advice, "Show, don't tell." Come to this workshop to learn how to enrich your descriptions with specificity and sensory details, avoid information dumps, craft engaging scenes, and balance your pages. We'll discuss whether it's okay to "tell, don't show" and how to make your writing come to life and emotionally connect with your reader. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Creative Colloquy
Online and Free
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Structure & Outline
Structure & Outline
Structure & Outline
Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, your story needs structure. In this workshop, we'll discuss types of narrative structure, key elements and beats, and tips to keep your reader engaged. We'll go over how to outline a new project and reverse-outline an already written one to identify problems. Come with an in-progress draft or fresh ideas in any genre. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Creative Colloquy
Online and Free
Monday, October 18, 2021