Editing
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A 2 Week Experiential Course
With Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar
Have you ever wondered how stories become books?
Expert instructors Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar will guide you through an immersive journey and simulate the actual workings of a publishing house.
You will get the chance to think like an editor for 13 hours. Learn how to read and analyze stories, polish a story to create the best possible version, think out of the box and come up with unique book ideas, and pitch books to a publisher with creative and unique book proposals. Our stimulating exercises, industry insights and personalized feedback will boost your creativity and teach you professional editing skills that you can apply to your own and others’ writing.
“The first draft is black and white. Editing gives the story color.”
– Emma Hill
DATES : 21st 22nd Jan and 28th 29th Jan
AGE LIMIT : 16 and above
TAKEAWAYS
- Step into the shoes of a book editor.
- Learn where and how to get published.
- Start your own writing and editing journey!
Highlights
Publishing Insights
- Tara Khandelwal is one of India’s top editors and has worked with Penguin, BloombergQuint, SheThePeople.TV and more.
- Aishwarya Javalgekar has worked at Zubaan Books and Simon and Schuster Canada.
Editing Expertise
- How to come up with bestselling book ideas and commission authors.
- How to analyze stories and write reader responses.
- How people pitch their books to editors with a convincing book proposal.
Personalised feedback
Pick one of our personalized feedback options and fulfill your dream of becoming a professional editor or a published author.
- With our edits and feedback, you can create a unique and interesting book proposal to pitch your book to publishers. OR
- Receive an hour long one-on-one mentoring session from Tara Khandelwal, an expert editor with 10+ years of experience.
Wondering if this course is for you?
Drop a query and we will get in touch to answer all your questions.
One Course, three outcomes
BECOME AN EDITOR
START YOUR PUBLISHING
CAREER
Do you want to build a career around books? Learn about publishing houses and literary agents and the role they play in the creation of books. This could be the first step in your literary career!
GET PUBLISHED!
Are you a writer trying to get your book published? Polish your book with our editing techniques and get insider knowledge of the publishing industry. Perfect your book proposal and learn the tricks and tips to getting published!
Schedule
Saturday
Editing Types and Techniques
Learn about reader responses, structural and line edits with real life examples and practical exercises.
Creating Your Best Version
Hone your writing with these advanced writing techniques.
Sunday
How do writers pitch their books? How do editors decide what to publish? Learn about the ins and outs of publishing and write your own book proposal.
Special Guest Lecture
Gain fresh perspective on publishing with Radhika Timbadia, founder of Champaca Bookstore.
Saturday
Which careers can you pursue as an editor? Learn how to work at a publishing house or go freelance, how to build your brand as an editor and make connections in the industry.
All About Publishing
What happens once a manuscript is accepted? Learn about the publishing process - how books are produced and marketed, how are book covers designed, what role do book reviewers and bookstagrammers play in making a book popular?
Saturday
A publishing house simulation where every participant dons the editorial hat and pitches interesting book ideas. Use your newly gained know-how of the industry to decide which books will become bestsellers!
More than just a course
- 13 hours of teaching time with industry experts.
- Valuable skills that you can incorporate in your own career.
- Lists and resources to boost your writing and publishing journey.
- A certificate to show your editing skills.
- Personalized feedback on a book proposal OR an hour-long mentoring session with Tara Khandelwal.
Limited seats available!
About the instructors
Tara Khandelwal
Founder & Managing Director
Tara Khandelwal is an editor with 10+ years of experience. She works with the biggest publishing houses in India and with Writers’ Side, Asia’s largest literary agency. She is an alumna of Barnard College, Columbia University and the Columbia Publishing Course.
Aishwarya Javalgekar
Head – Originals
Aishwarya Javalgekar is an editor and mentor at Bound. She has a Masters in English (Public Texts) and a Certificate in Book Publishing from Humber College. She has worked at Zubaan, an independent publishing house in India and Simon and Schuster Canada.She has started her own literary magazine, ang(st).
Their Work at Bound
Bound provides a variety of services that help writers develop their skills and get their work ready for publishing. Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar offer manuscript and proposal edits and guide writers in developing their stories. Tara has edited many acclaimed books, including Three Impossible Wishes by Anmol Malik and Essential Items by Udayan Mukherjee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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