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Writing and Editing: Polishing a Manuscript | Learn with Wattpad

Edit & revise your writing with Wattpad star Ali Novak! Learn simple techniques to polish your drafts and improve your storytelling.

4.2(172)
4,200students
24m
Certificate
Ali Novak
Ali NovakWriter, Wattpad

Course Content

Writing and Editing: Polishing a Manuscript | Learn with Wattpad is a beginner-level Skillshare course taught by Ali Novak. It runs 24m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 172 reviews, with 4,200 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published August 2016.

Ready to take your writing to the next level? Join bestselling Wattpad author Ali Novak for a practical and engaging class on editing and revising your writing.

While crafting a first draft is a significant accomplishment, it's during the revision and editing process that your story truly comes alive. In this concise, 25-minute session, Ali Novak shares her expert approach to polishing a manuscript ready for publication.

Learn how to:

  • Strengthen your story's plot: Identify and resolve plot holes for a more compelling narrative.
  • Master pacing: Control the rhythm of your story to keep readers engaged.
  • Develop strong character structure: Create believable and dynamic characters.
  • Write with clarity and conciseness: Eliminate unnecessary words and refine your prose.

This class provides essential writing techniques to transform your rough draft into a polished, professional piece. Whether you aspire to get published, are a passionate writer seeking to improve your critical eye, or simply want to elevate your storytelling, this session is for you.

This class is presented in collaboration with Wattpad, the world's largest online community for readers and writers.

Looking for more writing classes? Explore additional courses with Wattpad Stars, including:

  • [Writing for Online Engagement with Rebecca Sky](link to class)
  • [Writing for Consistency with Ninya Tippett](link to class)
  • [The Creative Writer's Toolkit with Lindsey Summers](link to class)
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