Spring 2025
Perspectives on Editorial
Embrace editing as an essential aspect of writing in this journey that leads you through lessons and experiences that explore everything from line edits and grammar to the psychology of revision. Great for individuals who are interested in honing their skills for editing their own creative work (and the work of others!)
Learning Objectives
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Deadline: January 15, 2025
As a mentee or mentor in the Perspectives on Editorial Journey, you’ll have access to an online course designed to help you learn about editing as an essential aspect of the writing process. You’ll be paired with a mentee or mentor for one full cycle, and you’ll meet with them at least once each month. You’ll attend at least one community engagement experience a month and are encouraged to attend monthly Workshopping Studios or Intersectional Voices in Editorial Committee Meetings.
- Cycle(s) Spring 2025
- Time 3 hours per month
- Areas of Focus Editing, Publishing, Critique
- Available Spots Per Cycle 20
Perspectives on Editorial Courses
Editing Fundamentals
This course guides you through the process of editing your creative work. You’ll learn how to find readers for your work, avoid common grammatical mistakes, fighting imposter syndrome and more.
Perspectives on Editorial Mentoring
Perspectives on Editorial and mentors in the Perspectives in Editorial Journey will be matched for one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least one hour-long session each month.
Perspectives on Editorial Community Experiences
Mentees and mentors in the Perspectives in Editorial Journey must attend at least one Community Experience per month. It is strongly recommended that they attend IVEdit (Intersectional Voices in Editorial) Studios or Workshopping/Critique Studios. Each participant will select to attend IVEdit Studios or Workshop/Critique Studios for the duration of the cycle.
IVEdit Studios:
At these studios, participants discuss stories and perspectives relevant to the Girls Write Now community through an editorial lens.
Workshopping/Critique Studios:
At these studios, individuals present their work to a group of peers for feedback, evaluation, and constructive criticism.
Edit 360 Adventure
The Perspectives on Editorial Journey is a part of the Edit 360 Adventure.
Journeys in the Edit 360 Adventure focus on editing as an essential aspect of writing and creating. It is perfect for mentees and mentors who are interested in honing their skills for editing their own creative work and the work of others. Learn more about the other Adventures offered at Girls Write Now below.
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