Writing a Novel Masterclass: Redrafting Your Novel

Writing a Novel: Redrafting Your Novel

This intensive Masterclass with bestselling authors Russ Thomas and Susan Elliot Wright takes a detailed look at how to go about nailing that tricky second draft.

Redrafting your novel can be an incredibly daunting task, but we'll show you ways to approach it, helping you identify what's working and what might need some improvement.

We'll look at common pitfalls and how to avoid them, from the larger issues like structure, pacing, and story development, right down to the nitty-gritty of line editing and sentence structure.

You'll be encouraged to discuss your ideas and thoughts throughout the day in a comfortable, friendly and supportive environment with two experienced professionals who know the publishing industry and how to write books that catch the attention of agents, publishers and readers.

The session will run from 10.00am until 4.30pm with a break for lunch (lunch not provided).

While designed to work as a standalone session, this is one in a series of informative and comprehensive novel-writing Masterclasses, designed to give you the tools you need to make real progress on your novel.

Russ Thomas is the bestselling author of the DS Adam Tyler series, set in Sheffield: Firewatching (2020, Waterstones Thriller of the Month), Nighthawking (2021, Sunday Times Book of the Month), and Cold Reckoning (2022). He is an experienced tutor and writing mentor. www.russthomasauthor.com

Susan Elliot Wright is the bestselling author of five novels, most recently, All You Ever Wanted (Simon & Schuster, 2022). An experienced tutor and mentor, she is a visiting lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and a facilitator with the Royal Literary Fund. www.susanelliotwright.co.uk

Host or Publisher The Writers Workshop