Revision.
Whether you love it or hate it, your writing needs it. Your readers deserve it.
Revision is the key to great writing. Yet sometimes we resist self-editing, or get stuck in the revision process. We may lose patience with the whole thing.
Want to get better, faster, and more efficient in revising your writing?
Course Description
You've reached the last page of your book manuscript or brilliant blog post. Now the fun begins - revision!
Maybe you don't think that revision and self-editing are fun. I get it - I used to dislike revision myself. I was impatient. But now I've changed my mind.
I created this course to share my best revision practices with you.
We'll cover why, when, and how to revise your own writing, tactics for strengthening your prose, and what to do when you don't have much time for revision.
What You'll Learn
- When to start revising
- How to work from the top down when revising
- How to use the "GPS Test" on your writing
- How to find the weasel words and weak links in your prose
- What to do when time is tight
Each short video lesson includes exercises that you can put the lessons into practice right away.
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Online Videos
Watch the lessons at your own pace
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Transcripts and handouts
Download transcripts and checklists to accompany the class.
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Revision Exercises
Add new revision skills to your repertoire with targeted exercises.
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Ongoing access
You'll have ongoing access to the course; revisit it any time.
Who Will Benefit From This Course?
Writers of all types need to revise, rework, and edit their words. This online course is best suited to nonfiction writers. It will cover topics like:
- How to revise to aid the reader's understanding
- Small changes that have a big impact on tone and style
- How to find and hunt out your specific writing mannerisms
- Finding the weak words that sap your writing's impact
We will not cover topics specific to fiction writing, such as plot, character, dialog, etc.
Testimonials
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I've learned so much about writing and disciplined creativity from Anne Janzer. I'm already using the suggestions from the course to revise and improve my writing." Renee Rubin Ross Consulting
Renee Rubin Ross -
Revising Your Writing is well-paced, clear and simple. Anne teaches us the smart methods with easy-to-follow video lessons. The downloadable transcripts and revision exercises are convenient to review off-line. I also appreciated seeing Anne in action revising sample pieces in lessons 3 and 4.
J.B., Vancouver, BC Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the format for this class?
The class is delivered as a series of short videos, each with associated exercises. It takes about an hour to watch all of the videos. How long you spend on the exercises is up to you!
I hired a professional editor - do I need this class?
Every author should self-edit their own work, even if you hire a professional copy editor and proofreader. First, self-editing helps you tune and improve your writing, so that over time your first drafts become a little better. Second, the cleaner your draft, the less time your editor will have to spend on it. That usually translates into paying less, overall, for editing time. So, think of this course as an investment!
Will I have ongoing access to the class?
Yes, you can take the class at your own pace, with ongoing access to the videos and handouts.
About the Instructor
Anne is committed to helping writers do the work that matters to them, either personally or professionally. As the author of award-winning books The Writer's Process and The Workplace Writer's Process, she is a big believer in tuning and optimizing your end-to-end writing process. This course consolidates the lessons learned and practices refined in years of working as a freelance writer with more than a hundred technology companies - creating effective content on tight schedules.