What you'll learn

Does killing those darlings cut deep? If someone, some agent or editor or publisher, told you to shave 200 words, cut the piece back to half, lose xx number of paragraphs, would your breath catch? You’re not alone. Many writers find cutting back work they’ve labored over extremely difficult.

In this class, learn not just to cut out what’s not needed but also to love it! PS. Save the darlings, my friend.

Bring a work in progress or work with the drafts we’ll develop in session. Leave with less—in the best way.

Tuesday, August 19 — 3–6 pm PDT / 6–9 pm EDT Enrollment: $75

Meet the instructor

Holly Starley

Writer, Editor, Instructor

Award-winning writer, editor, teacher, nomad Holly Starley loves the wild and to share the joy of revision, which is to say, writing. She’s enjoyed a two-decade career as a freelance editor and loves helping authors bring their visions to the page.