Class Review: “Nuts & Bolts: Editing your Work like a Pro”

Kris’s Master Class at the James River Writers Conference shared a lot of tips and reminders. You asked if the presentation could be shared, and I said absolutely. Click here to view the slideshow via slideshare.

What are common writing weaknesses that make publishers cringe? What are widespread word-usage or punctuation blunders that cause agents to say “thanks, but no thanks”? What can cause readers to stop reading before they’ve even really gotten started?

There’s a difference in a first draft and a finely edited manuscript, and now you’re ready to tackle the next stage of your editing process.

Happy writing & editing, everyone!