I’ve written a first draft—now what?

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Children’s author Shannon Hale once said she was “writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” Learn editing techniques to help you shape your castle—er—manuscript. Presented by Writer in Residence Shonna Slayton.
Skills addressed: three-pass edit system; overview of macro and micro editing. Bring sample chapters and a pack of colored highlighters to fully experience the class. Open to all skill levels.

This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.