Art of Self Editing

Art Of Self-Editing:

How To Evaluate And Edit Your Own Writing

with Tara Khandelwal

What comes after the first draft? Once you’ve completed your manuscript, the real work begins: revision. This hands-on course is designed to help writers step back, evaluate their own work with a critical eye, and strengthen their editing skills.

Editing is a skill, and not every writer is a good editor. But if you want your work to shine, you need to learn how to step back and evaluate it with clarity and objectivity. That’s exactly what this workshop will help you do.

We’ll guide you through key questions every writer should ask:

What does it really mean to look at your work objectively?
How do you know when your draft is the best version it can be?
And how do you know when it’s ready to send to a publisher?

Through practical exercises you’ll learn how to anticipate how a reader or editor might respond to your work. These skills will not only help you refine your current draft, but also strengthen everything you write in the future.

DURATION : 2 hours

DATES : 23rd August, Saturday

11 AM – 1 PM

AGE LIMIT : 16 and above

TAKEAWAYS

Learn how to edit your manuscript with an objective, editorial lens
Slow down your reading process to better understand the intent behind each word, sentence, and scene
Develop a more critical, thoughtful approach to rewriting and revision
Understand how editors think and what they look for in a manuscript

Highlights

Refine Your Work

Learn how to go through your manuscript with a fine-toothed comb and shape the best possible version of your novel, short story, or essay.

Put Yourself in the Editor’s Shoes

Understand how publishers and editors will view your work — and what you can do to make sure it stands out for all the right reasons.

More than just a course

2 hours of teaching time
Valuable skills that you can incorporate into your writing
List of publications you can pitch to
A certificate to show your editing skills
Personalised feedback on ideas

Limited seats available!

About the instructors

Tara Khandelwal

Head – Learning and Communities

Tara helps businesses scale faster through strategic content creation and audience building. She has built the company from the ground up to a fully-fledged content power house, and was the first to transform the creative skill-building economy in India by launching one of the country’s premier writing retreats as well as mentorships and training programs.

Their Work at Bound

Bound provides a variety of services that help writers develop their skills and get their work ready for publishing. Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar offer manuscript and proposal edits and guide writers in developing their stories. Tara has edited many acclaimed books, including Three Impossible Wishes by Anmol Malik and Essential Items by Udayan Mukherjee.

What Our Clients Have to Say

This was really amazing and I never thought that there would be/could be a session where someone could actually tell you about publishing. This workshop was a unique experience. I had very little information about traditional publishing and other than the technicalities.

Deepika MishraFreelance Content writer/ curator

I found the workshop quite useful as I had no prior knowledge of how publishing works - the concept of query letters, importance of body of work, how publishers decide what to commission, etc. Thanks for your insights!

Ila ReddyNonprofit Consultant and Content writer

This is a great workshop especially if you're a beginner and are curious to know more about the world of editing & publishing. The instructor is patient, supportive, and well versed with their respective areas of expertise.

Sangeetha MenonRights Manager, Tulika

Had some great takeaways. I found the chance to get personal feedback amazing, along with the tips and tricks mentioned.

Jas HariaSoftware Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the usual age group of students in classes? Do you conduct classes for children?

We have an age limit of 16 and above for most classes. But we also conduct a variety of children’s classes over the years. If we don’t have an upcoming class, we can provide a one-on-one mentorship. Read more here.

2. What happens if I can’t attend the class after paying?

Unfortunately, we don’t offer refunds. But we can offer you a seat in another class for the same price or upgrade you to one of our mentorship programs with additional payment

3. Are the classes recorded or are they live? Do you share recordings or other materials discussed in class?

All classes are conducted live as they involve participation from students. Some of the classes are partially recorded. We do not provide recordings unless specified in the class description. You can take down notes and screenshots in class, with the permission of the instructor.

4. What if I want to apply as an instructor?

If you have an interesting class designed that would add value to Bound’s classes and creative communities, share your ideas and your profile with us at people@boundindia.com. We are always interested in collaborating with new instructors.

5. Will I get a certificate at the end of the class?

Only our professional classes are certified. We specify which ones are certified in the list of classes above