Red Pen Day

We've comleted the first leg of our journey. Now is when the real work starts—the work of editing.

During this half-day rest stop, we'll reassess, regroup, and prepare for the challenges of the road ahead.

Saturday, JULY 25, 2026
3-6pm
at Studio 14

ASK AN EDITOR

  • We'll briefly go over the different kinds of editing services available
  • Then we'll check in with a working editor who will discuss the editing process and answer your questions

SELF-EDITING - this is the bulk of the journey, so wear comfortable shoes!

  • Self-editing vs. self-loathing
  • Which type(s) of edits do you need most at this point?
  • Arcs
  • Dump your baggage, kill your darlings
  • Getting beta-ready
  • Editing exercise (bring a sample for us to work on together)
General Q&A 
  • Ask questions about today’s workshop content
  • Arrange to beta read for your journeymates
  • Next steps
4pm — OPTIONAL Q&A on Lazer Lesson topics for Act II participants

$95 Pay What You Can
  • Be sure to bring work in progress as well as questions!
  • See our Box Set bundle for discounts
This program is run at a discount by an arts nonprofit. Please understand, all sales are final. There are no refunds.
(So if in doubt, please wait 3 days before committing)