Karen Duffin
Editing for Editors
04/19/2024 @ 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
The role of an editor is a tricky balance, helping shape a story that ultimately belongs to someone else. It...
What is the difference between a story that compels and a story that wilts? The exact same set of details and characters can compel listeners or bore them, based simply on how well a story is structured. In this online class, we’ll talk about the elements of a good narrative, and how to piece those together in a way that provokes curiosity, emotion and clarity – including how to decide which details to sit in, skim or skip, how to build curiosity throughout, and how give a story meaning without being heavy-handed.
Bonus: registration comes with a free, three-month license for Hindenburg audio editing software!