Class Description
This session is part of GrubStreet's Manuscript Month, a programming deep dive into the publishing journey. Learn more about Manuscript Month here!
Fiction writers know—even if we sometimes have a hard time accepting it—that revision is an essential part of the writing process. However, how do you know exactly what to revise? How do you determine the best approach to making changes without messing up the larger story? And how can you test and ensure that your revisions were successful?
This session will focus on considerations for short stories and full-length fiction, and will walk you through the revision process in detail to help you answer these questions. From the most effective ways to interrogate what isn’t working, to concrete approaches you should consider when tackling a revision, to establishing a vetting process that helps evaluate whether the work has indeed improved, you can expect to leave this session with a clearer understanding of how published writers improve their drafts, and a toolkit to start doing the same on your own.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
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This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
Covid-19 Update:
GrubStreet's space will be mask-optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in person.
Space Accessibility:
Our space is ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA-compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at [email protected] or (617) 695-0075.