Self-Edit Like a Pro: What to Do After the First Draft

Finishing a first draft is a huge accomplishment, but what comes next? Drawing on years of professional book editing, Oksana will break down the different stages of editing and share practical techniques for approaching your manuscript with an editor’s eye. You’ll learn how to organize your revision process, what to tackle first, and how to prepare your book for readers, agents, or publication.
Workshop Leader: Oksana Marafioti is an award-winning Romani American writer, editor, and educator. She is the author of the memoir American Gypsy (FSG) and has published essays and creative nonfiction in TIME, The Rumpus, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. She is a recipient of fellowships from the Library of Congress (US), Picador (Germany), and the National Endowment for the Arts (US). Oksana works professionally as a book editor with writers worldwide. She teaches writing and literature at the university level and regularly presents workshops and lectures on storytelling, craft, and Romani representation. Her work is committed to amplifying Romani voices and narratives with nuance, depth, and care.