Substantive/Developmental Editing: Nonfiction and Memoir   Substantive editing is a challenge for any editor. Not just about grammar and style, a substantive edit requires an editor to think like a writer—while preserving and advancing the author’s vision for the book. It also requires that an editor think like a reader, understanding the needs of those who will read the finished work.   This course will examine the nuts and bolts of substantive editing for nonfiction and memoirs: Making a game plan Communicating with the author Identifying themes Fixing common problems The importance of structure   It will also address the skills and attitudes necessary in a substantive editor, from commitment to the author’s vision to the importance of tact to the ability to see a work as a whole.   Instructor Bio:  Rachel Starr Thomson has authored more than sixteen book-length manuscripts and more than one hundred articles. She has worked with beta readers, critique groups, and editors to improve her work. She has done substantive edits of approximately twenty titles. She has also coached high school students through multiple drafts of creative writing papers and essays with a substantive editing approach. Eight lessons FEE: TCP Contributing Members $100 / Online-only members $110/ Nonmembers $130 Register for this course: e-mail Kathy Ide. Or go to PayPal and submit the course fee, using Kathy's e-mail address.