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Collaborative poetry editing
One way to edit something as personal and subjective as a poem, or a collection of poems, is to edit it in very close consultation with the poet. When editing a poem or manuscript for a book of ...
Poetry Editing Group (Gippsland) (PEGG) – record of poetry editing workshops
PEGG regularly meets online via Zoom and workshops/edits one others' poems. For more information about PEGG or our poetry editing workshops, go to PEGG - who we are,. or contact Sally-Anne. Record...
Our experience in editing poetry, or coaching in self-editing poetry
Sally-Anne Watson Kane's experience in editing poetry and coaching poets includes: developmental and structural editing of a collection of poetry for a book copy editing a collection of poe...
Poetry Manuscript Appraisal Checklist
On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading: reads and reviews your poetry book manuscript, then writes a manuscript appraisal report based on our Checklist. Our Poetry Manuscript Appraisa...
FAQs for writers – beta reading, manuscript appraisal, structural or developmental editing
FAQs about beta reading, manuscript appraisals, and structural or developmental editing 1. At what stage should I look at having my manuscript beta read, appraised or edited? Prior to requesti...
Editing fiction and non-fiction: a comparison
The purpose of editing any publication, whether non-fiction or fiction, is to make the corrections necessary to ensure that the author's meaning, and voice, are conveyed as exactly as possible to t...
A self-publishing case study: the path from handwritten MS to ‘printer stage’
This case study is about a manuscript (MS) written by Michael Cusick in 2017-18, that was typed, edited and designed by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading, and self-published in mid-2019. Ba...
Poetry Editing Group Gippsland (PEGG) – who we are
Poetry Editing Group Gippsland (PEGG) is a group of poets committed to writing, workshopping and perfecting their poetry. Our members are currently (May 2021): Sally-Anne (facilitator), Seamus (...
Workshop: how to edit your own poetry
This 2 to 2.5 hour workshop is for poets who have written, or are writing, a collection of poems. The presenter will teach you the steps of reviewing, self-editing and collating your poems, for a s...
What’s the difference between beta reading and a manuscript appraisal?
The differences between beta reading and a manuscript appraisal are... Beta readers come from all walks of life and industries. They need to be well-read but are not usually editors. The level of ...