One key skill for developmental editors of fiction is the ability to identify emerging themes in a draft. In our Mar. 31 webinar with Kathryn Jepsen, learn what makes a theme strong enough to sustain a novel, different methods of searching for themes and ways to better align a piece of writing with its theme to help a writer create a stronger, more cohesive story. Register now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/developmental-editing-skills-clues-to-help-you-unearth-a-storys-theme/ Member price: $42 / Non-member price: $70 (Image copyright: megaphone by liravega258 © 123RF.com, laptop/notebook by yupiramos © 123RF.com) #Editing #DevelopmentalEditing #EditorsCanada #Fiction
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Lucy Kenward led the programming team for the 2018 national conference in Saskatoon. "She was brilliant and deserves much of the credit for the highly praised conference program," said one conference committee member. A non-fiction editor and lifelong learner, Lucy is also a travel enthusiast and enjoys outdoor
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