Avoiding the Slush Pile: Editing Tips to Make Your Manuscript More Marketable

Central Oregon Writers Guild

Saturday Workshop

Avoiding the Slush Pile: Editing Tips to

Make Your Manuscript More Marketable.

A Hands-on Techniques workshop

With Red Pen Girl Editor, Jami Carpenter

When: Saturday, April 21, 9:30-12:30

Location: COCC Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop,

                 Building 3, Room 306

Cost: $10 for Guild members, $15 for nonmembers.

          Tickets at the door.

Even the most accomplished authors struggle with some aspect of their writing, whether it's following the rules of grammar, punctuation, and formatting or creating the most captivating opening to catch the attention of publishers. "Redpengirl" Jami Carpenter will reveal the most common, ghastly, and humorous errors she's encountered as a professional editor and ghostwriter, as well as provide suggestions and solutions to help writers keep their manuscripts from ending up in the "round file."

The three-hour workshop will include hands-on activities designed to incorporate the tips and techniques introduced. Participants are encouraged to bring five copies of their own "first two pages” for review and recommendations, and of course, their own red pens!

For Questions: Contact Lindy Jacobs at lindyj@bendcable.com