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How to Edit the First Draft of Your Novel

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Hooray! The hard part is over: you’ve finished your novel at last. And your reward? A hefty 90K (or more) words for you to edit down. But don’t feel deflated just yet! Author, editor and publisher Victoria Villasenor is here to guide you through this final hurdle before you can confidently query agents with your polished final product.

 

From story structure to character arcs to copyediting, Victoria offers genuine, practical advice and a step-by-step plan, equipping you with everything you need to tackle this next stage and edit your novel.

 

Saturday 12th July 2025

1 – 3 pm

Nottingham Central Library

£15 (£10 for concessions)

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