Working With A Professional Editor with Kate Stevens

Learn about the editorial process, and how to get the most out of the important author-editor relationship.

Whether you’re looking to publish with a traditional publishing house or planning to publish independently, working with a professional editor is a key part of the journey. Kate Stevens draws on her extensive experience as an in-house and freelance editor to illustrate exactly what you can expect at each stage of the editorial process – from the developmental or structural report and the copyedit, right through to the proofread. She’ll give you tips on how to get the most out of every edit and answer any questions you have about the process.

Learning outcomes

As part of this workshop, you will:

• Understand the editorial workflow and what happens at each stage.

• Gain an appreciation for the role of the editor and the value they can bring to your manuscript.

• Develop strategies around receiving feedback and collaborating effectively.

• Get all your pressing editorial-related questions answered!

Format

This is a hybrid workshop with a focus on editing & industry; it will be held in-person at State Library of Queensland and live streamed to an online audience via Zoom. This workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and backgrounds.

About Kate

Kate Stevens has over sixteen years’ experience as an in-house book editor, most recently as an Associate Publisher at Hachette Australia. Now based in Brisbane, Kate works as a freelance editor; a tutor in writing, editing and communication subjects at UQ and QUT; and a writing mentor through the Queensland Writers’ Centre and the Australian Society of Authors. She is also currently writing her PhD thesis at UQ on the role of the book editor.

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