What Editors Actually Do to Improve a Story

Presented by: Carolyn Mulford | Christina Wilburn | Jody Renner

Carolyn Mulford, Christina Wilburn, and Jody Renner discuss the editing process as an essential part of publishing, sharing techniques for refining prose, strengthening structure, and transforming drafts into polished, professional work.

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