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13. Beyond the Red Pen: What Comes Next
November 1, 2023
How do you know when it
12. When to Ignore the Grammar Rules
November 1, 2023
What most people refer to as grammar rules are actually usage guidelines, which include everything from word choice to punctuation. Here, learn the difference between the two. See which common grammar and usage
11. Pruning Your Prose
November 1, 2023
The number one rule of pruning your writing in the line editing process is to simplify it as much as possible. Discover how to whittle down your writing to its essential elements and remove extraneous words, qualifiers, and redundancy. See why a simple, clear style is superior to writing that
10. Sentences That Sizzle
November 1, 2023
Get into the nitty-gritty details of line editing as you look at your work at the paragraph and sentence levels. First, you
9. Dialogue That Sparkles
November 1, 2023
Why does dialogue lifted directly from life sound so unrealistic and flat on the page? The truth is that dialogue is actually an extension of narrative action: It
8. Showing versus Telling: Beyond the Basics
November 1, 2023
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7. Building Stronger Scenes
November 1, 2023
The ability to write great scenes can be one of your greatest strengths as a writer. Learn how to delineate your individual scenes and adjust the narrative bridges that connect them
6. Page-Turner Pacing: Scene versus Narration
November 1, 2023
When is a good time to include a descriptive age? How much information is too much or too little? Why does the middle of a story often become a slog? Molly answers these questions and more, examining common pacing dilemmas and walking you through the narrative techniques you can apply to speed up or slow down scenes, chapters, or entire acts of your story.
5. Tackling Point of View
November 1, 2023
Point of view (POV) is the lens through which your readers experience your narrative. Here, you
4. Editing for Dynamic Characters
November 1, 2023
Everything about narrative writing is centered on characters; so, it
3. Editing for Plot and Structure
November 1, 2023
As you begin your big-picture revisions, it
2. Planning Your Edit
November 1, 2023
Editing can be a daunting process, especially when you may be basing your decisions on common myths about revising your own work. Debunk these myths and discover the best methods to tackle your edits, after you
1. Understanding the Four Levels of Editing
November 1, 2023
In this introductory lesson, Molly McCowan breaks down the four levels of editing: developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading. Each level has a different focus and uses different tools. By understanding how they work, you
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Where to Watch Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level
Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
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Premiere DateNovember 1, 2023
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