Fiction Editing Masterclass

Series 1

Overview

About the program

The Fiction Editing Masterclass is a professional development program for practising editors who wish to extend their knowledge, skills and expertise. The first series comprised eight closely designed Masterclasses focusing on different story elements in fiction, and a ninth Masterclass to explore effective communication with authors and publishing clients. The series was presented by Renée Otmar and Pamela Hewitt in 2022, and the video recordings are available for viewing for up to 3 months from purchase.

The program seeks to cultivate advanced thinking and engagement with theoretical knowledge, research, scholarship and best practice in fiction editing. At the conclusion of each Masterclass, participants should be able to identify, analyse and evaluate the given story element/s in narrative fiction, and to advise their authors/clients on the effective use of these devices in their manuscripts. Some of the topics covered can also be applied to the editing of narrative non-fiction.

About your trainers

Renée Otmar PhD, DE, HLM

I have been a professional editor since 1989. As a consultant, my services include developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, ghostwriting, copywriting, project management and just about every other aspect of editorial and publishing, across corporate, government, non-government, trade and self-publishing sectors.

These days I mostly edit fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, academic and reference works. Alongside my writing and editing, and a parallel career in public health research and research ethics, I offer training and coaching services for writers and editors, including careers coaching and professional supervision for writers and editors working with sensitive, explicit or disturbing content.

Pamela Hewitt AE

I am an accredited editor who has worked in editing and publishing for over 30 years. After an in-house career in educational and academic editing, I established a freelance editorial practice specialising in fiction, memoir and narrative non-fiction. Many titles I have edited have won literary awards.
 
A qualified teacher, I have taught editing in universities and colleges, and presented face-to-face, on-demand and interactive online editing and writing workshops around Australia and internationally.

Program details

  • The Masterclass began as a live session on Zoom, then transitioned to delivery as recorded sessions, to be viewed at your convenience. Additional support is provided in the form of a list of references for further reading and the option to contact the trainer directly with any questions that may arise for you.
  • You may purchase just one or as many of the nine sessions as you wish. A substantial discount is available for purchase of the full series.
  • When you have purchased one or more Masterclass recordings, you will be sent an email with all the relevant information for your registered Masterclass/es, including viewing instructions and a reading list.

Session topics and release

Recordings of Masterclass Series 1 are now available, individually or as a discounted package.

Masterclass 1: Plot and subplot
Trainer: Renée Otmar
Masterclass 2: Characterisation
Trainer: Pamela Hewitt
Masterclass 3: Narrative exposition versus Action
Trainer: Renée Otmar
Masterclass 4: Point of view
Trainer: Pamela Hewitt
Masterclass 5: Voice
Trainer: Renée Otmar
Masterclass 6: Dialogue
Trainer: Pamela Hewitt
Masterclass 7: Pace and tense
Trainer: Pamela Hewitt
Masterclass 8: Beginnings and endings
Trainer: Renée Otmar
Masterclass 9: Communicating with authors and publishing clients
Trainers: Renée Otmar and Pamela Hewitt
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What others have said...

Pamela Hewitt’s Masterclass on Dialogue is a must for all editors of fiction and narrative nonfiction. Writers will also benefit. Writing effective dialogue is hard work. Pamela expertly guides participants through the many roles dialogue plays and how these roles are achieved. Highly recommended.
Helen ToporCanberra

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Pricing

$88 per single Masterclass

Now 50% off per session

All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.

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