You are one hour away, from gaining clarity and the confidence needed to  navigate the editing process.

Whether you’re weaving tales of romance, suspense, science fiction, or crime fiction, understanding the editorial process can empower your writing career!

In this FREE one-hour session, we’ll explore:

  • Practical tips for self-editing your work with a critical eye.
  • The unique roles and goals of different types of editing services.
  • How to determine which types of editing are right for your manuscript.
  • Strategies for collaborating effectively with editors to achieve your creative vision.

Perfect for:

  • Writers preparing their first draft for submission
  • Authors looking to improve their self-editing skills
  • Creatives seeking clarity on professional editorial services
  • Anyone ready to take their writing to the next level

A live Q&A session follows the main presentation. Fill out the form below to reserve your FREE seat today!

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Demystifying the Editorial Process:
Illuminating the Path to Creative Clarity

Discover the differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and sensitivity reading—and learn how each can transform your manuscript into its best possible version!

During this FREE one hour presentation, we’ll dig deep into practical strategies to refine your own writing and gain a deeper understanding of the professional editing services available to help elevate your work. Whether you’re looking for ways to polish a work in progress or preparing for publication, this webinar will equip you with the tools to make informed decisions about your editorial journey.

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Join me for a FREE virtual presentation:

Saturday, May 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Reserve your spot at this FREE virtual workshop. I’ll send you the access details shortly before the event!

Jane K Cleland is the author of the Agatha Award-winning Mastering Plot Twists and Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot, from Writer’s Digest Books, now Penguin Putnam Random House, and the multiple award-winning and IMBA-bestselling Josie Prescott Antiques mysteries, from St. Martin’s Minotaur. Her short fiction has been published by Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Her next craft of writing book, Beat the Bots: A Writer’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Age of AI releases June 2025.

She is also a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest magazine and the chair of the Black Orchid Novella Award sponsored by the Wolfe Pack and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.

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