The Who, What, and When of Editing : Ōtautahi Author Fest
Presentation suitable for Beginner and Early Career Writers
Learn about the different stages of editing and who you might reach out to during the various stages to help you with your stories.
In this session, we’ll break down what the stages of editing are with respect to the publication of a book, including when you might reach out to editors and beta readers.
- Learn what is often referred to as developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
- Understand the difference between a critique partner, a beta reader, and an ARC reader.
- And discover where to find editors, critique partners, and beta readers.
Free, bookings required. Book here
About the Presenter
Kiwi Judy L Mohr (pronounced “more”) is a writer, developmental editor, and writing coach, with nearly a decade of experience of helping other writers feel confident in claiming the title of “writer”. Her book Hidden Traps of the Internet: Building and Protecting Your Online Platform (published 2024) focuses on how one can protect themselves on the internet, highlighting the many security and financial loopholes that exist within the different components that go into building an online platform. When she isn't writing, editing, or volunteering in her local community, she can be found in her backyard with a camera in her hand, enjoying the world around her — no doubt scouting for locations to hide the bodies.
You can find out more about Judy's various projects on her personal website (judylmohr.com) or follow her on Instagram (@JudyLMohr). For editorial advice or writing tidbits, check out the Black Wolf Editor's Blog (blackwolfeditorial.com/blog).
