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Speaking engagements
As well as expanding my CPD, giving talks, workshops or seminars is a wonderful way to engage with authors and editors, and so keep in touch with their needs, concerns and expectations.
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Edinburgh Writers’ Forum. Debunking Editing Myths and Tips for Self-editing. With Helen Bleck.
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Cymera Festival. Publishing pitfalls and how to avoid them: An editor’s guide. With Helen Beck and Andrew Hodges
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CIEP annual conference:
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Lightning Talk. Who dares wings
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Full-day pre-conference training course. Introduction to Fiction Editing
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Live Editing session (fiction)
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An Introduction to Fiction Editing: Mind over Matter
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Writers' Neuk. General editing matters
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Consultant, trainer and editor (voluntary). SafeSpace charity write-athon
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Kingston University publishing conference. Seminar. How do you know if it’s any good? Remaining objective about your work, recruiting objective feedback, working with editors – Why this is essential, not optional
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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (Scotland). Workshop. Welcome to Success
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Informal talks to:
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Various writers' groups
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CIEP, Glasgow & Edinburgh Groups
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Professional Development Day, CIEP Glasgow & NE Scotland Groups
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Creative Careers Fair, University of Edinburgh
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PublishEd Society, University of Edinburgh
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It's been such a wonderful learning experience. Thank you for giving us your time and energy and joy for writing!
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Maritsa Grey, author, Middle Way mentee & student, HarperCollins Author Academy
