Page Two Editorial

If developmental editing helps shape a story and copyediting polishes it, line editing is what makes the writing come alive. Line editors listen to the music behind each written word. They consider the rhythm and cadence of a sentence or paragraph and ask how it meshes with the mood and tone of a scene or story. They look out for an author’s stylistic weaknesses but never override an author’s style.  

In this class, intended for editors who have already completed Introduction to Line Editing Fiction and Creative Nonfiction, you will continue developing your editorial eye to bring out the best in your clients’ fiction and creative nonfiction writing. We’ll cover working with and enhancing authorial voice, line editing for point of view, tackling the nuances of showing vs. telling,  and learning to listen to the flow of the narrative and dialogue in the context of structure and story, including when authors are more skilled and want the opportunity to level up.  This is a highly interactive class in which you will work with real authors' writing and receive feedback on your editing and editorial approach. 

Intermediate Line Editing is a four-week class but scheduled over five weeks to allow for flexibility in student schedules (life happens!). Please plan to allot 4-6 hours per active week for reading the material, participating in discussions, and completing the editing assignments.