The Gulf Coast Writers Association announces talk on editing, ‘The Power and the Art’
“All editing is not created equal,” says veteran editor and book coach Claudia Volkman.
She’ll cover the power and the art of editing when she discusses “Why Every Author Needs an Editor: A Look at Different Types of Editing” at this month’s get-together of Gulf Coast Writers Association, Southwest Florida’s 28-year-old meeting ground for writers, editors and their associates
“I’ll give an overview of the importance of hiring a good editor, and I’ll describe the different types of editing,” said Volkman. “There will be time for Q&A at the end.”
Not just newspaper reporters and magazine writers need editors, notes Volkman. “Many writers undervalue the importance of an editor — or have had negative experiences working with one. So it’s important to determine the type of editing YOU need.”
The meeting, open to the public, will be held at the Word of Life Church, 6111 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. General admission is free for first-time visitors; $5 for subsequent visits, payable via PayPal; and free for members.
About Claudia Volkman
Volkman should know about editing: She’s had more than 35 years of experience in acquisitions, product development, line editing, and typesetting. She has worked full-time for several trade publishing houses. Now, as the owner of Creative Editorial Solutions in North Fort Myers, she assists publishers, authors, entrepreneurs, and speakers with their editorial needs. Services include book coaching, developmental editing, book doctoring, copyediting, proofreading, and creating book interiors.
About GCWA
Founded in 1995, the Gulf Coast Writers Association, Inc. (GCWA) provides a forum for fellowship, education, and information for writers, editors and associates. GCWA’s well-regarded annual writing contest draws a wide range of authors. Its recent book launch at the Alliance for the Arts for its new anthology Storm Stories-Hurricane Ian-available on Amazon and at local outlets-was a sell-out event.
Based in Fort Myers, GCWA attracts members from throughout Southwest Florida. At monthly meetings, speakers and workshops offer expert advice on such topics as writing techniques, publishing, and marketing.
Participants at GCWA meetings also have the opportunity to read their works. The literary genres run the gamut from poetry, adult fiction and nonfiction to children’s and young adult, historical fiction, romance, mystery/thriller, memoir, essay and screenplay. Members include full-time writers as well as corporate professionals, teachers, and business owners, working or retired.
GCWA’s website is gulfwriters.org. Follow GCWA on X (Twitter): @GCWA_SWFL.
Source: Gulf Coast Writers Association