While the EFA has been teaching editing classes for decades, we’ve recently expanded our offerings to writers. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction or plan to self-publish or go the traditional route, you can benefit from the writing and editorial expertise of our instructors.
Here are some of our current classes for writers:
From First Draft to Final Product: Taught by Jeanette Smith, this self-paced course walks you through the process of self-editing a first draft of a fiction manuscript and turning it into a polished, publishable book. This course is available for immediate on-demand access.
Understanding and Implementing Reader Feedback: Taught by Beth Weeks, this two-day intensive will take you through the process of interpreting feedback — whether from early readers or developmental notes from an editor — on a draft of any work of prose (fiction or nonfiction) and turning it into actionable steps toward revision.
What Exactly Does an Editor Do? (April 23, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET): Taught by Cyndi Sandusky, this live webinar covers how editing fits into the publication process, what the levels of editing and types of editors are, and what to expect or watch out for in an editorial or publishing relationship. Whether you’re creating fiction or nonfiction, self-publishing or going a traditional publishing route, these helpful tips will guide you through every step of the process.
When, How, and Whether to Use AI for Self-Editing: Taught by Jeanette Smith, this recorded webinar will introduce you to generative AI and will give you the facts, the possibilities, and the pitfalls of AI programs, so you can make the informed choice that’s right for you and your work. This webinar is available for immediate on-demand access.
View more writing and self-publishing classes on our course catalog.
