Is your manuscript a hot mess and you have no idea how to fix it?
Join our next 8-month self-editing program and we will help you take your novel from rough draft to revised gem.
Rough to Revised: Self-editing for Impact is an 8-month immersive program that teaches techniques for self-editing and assists writers as they self-edit their manuscripts.
This program combines weekly self-study lessons and assignments with group coaching and a supportive community to keep you motivated and accountable.
Program Goals
This program guides participants step-by-step through the process of self-editing their manuscripts, from big-picture, structural edits to detailed line edits.
Participants will gain an understanding of how publishing works and the edit stages a manuscript goes through before publication.
What do you get?
- A 32-week course taking you step-by-step through the self-editing process, including reverse outlining, content edits, copy edits and the final proofread.
- Weekly group coaching sessions led by one of our editors.
- A community of fellow writers who will be your allies, accountability partners, and perhaps even your critique partners.
- Discounted access to other Gemini Writer's Studio products and workshops.
- Discounted one-on-one consultations with our editors for the duration of the program.
Who are we?
Our team of three editors/coaches (Romy, Julie, and Eva) lead the live weekly group sessions that are a key component in keeping you accountable as you edit your novel.
If you'd like to get to know us better, join our Zoom workshop on The Edit Process on Saturday September 6th at 12pm Mountain Time.
Register now for this FREE workshop on the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Romy Sommer
Romy is the author of seven contemporary romance novels published by HarperCollins London, and she has also authored two writing craft books. She has worked as a writing coach and editor for nearly a decade. She pioneered writing courses for Savvy Authors, Now Novel, and RWA (Romance Writers of America) before joining Gemini Writer’s Studio.
Romy's focus is on coaching and teaching. She loves to help authors find their story, discover their unique writing process, and develop their craft.
Julie Cameron
Julie is an author of award-winning contemporary romance novels and screenplays with diverse experience in content editing, consulting, writing, blogging, screenwriting, and self-publishing. Through her company, Landon Literary and her partnership with Gemini Writer’s Studio, she has established herself as a successful mentor and coach with over ten years of experience working with both published and non-published authors.
Julie focuses on content (developmental) editing and she is also our resident screenwriting expert.
Eva Fox Mate
Eva is a traditionally published romance author, literary consultant, and editor who delights in helping others with every step of their literary journeys. She has over ten years of coaching, content editing, and copy-editing experience with EFM Editing and Gemini Writer’s Studio.
Eva's greatest strengths are her eagle eyes, knowledge of grammar, and ability to help authors craft their words to say what they really mean in the best possible way. As a result, she does most of our copy editing and proofreading.
Program Curriculum
Testimonial from recent graduate Jill Kingston:
This program was a transformative experience for me. The length of the course provided ample time to cover all aspects of the revision process as we worked through the steps in real time. The weekly lessons were well-structured, informative, and included links to videos and articles for further study. Many of the lessons were similar in content to an introductory writing course I’ve taken, but the Rough to Revised course helped me apply the knowledge. Romy, Julie, and Eva were all very knowledgeable, providing insightful and empowering support to meet us wherever we found ourselves on the writing journey. I gained a deeper understanding of story structure and the revision process, confidence in my ability to write and refine my skills, and a next-level momentum in my writing process.
Course Schedule
October 2025 - June 2026
Our next Rough to Revised kicks off on
Sunday, October 5th, 2025.
You should anticipate a time commitment of at least 6-8 hours per week for the duration of the course to complete lessons, work on your novel, and attend a weekly one-hour meeting with your coach and classmates.
How much does the program cost?
*This is the last time that the Rough to Revised program will be offered at these prices*
Early bird rate available to July 31st: $885
Please note that from August 1st, the up-front payment option will be $985.
From 1st September, a monthly payment option will be available: 8 payments of $135 per month. (Total: $1,080)
Gem Members are eligible for a 10% discount on the full price options from August 1st. Basic Gem Membership starts at $95 annually or $8.99 per month.
Glenda Ouellette
As a new writer on her journey to become a published author, I'm fortunate to have Julie and Romy as my writing coaches.
Their experience as published authors has translated into giving me the knowledge and confidence to draft my story.
I value their coaching style, which includes usable frameworks, open discussions, and candid observations on what works and what doesn't.
The Gemini Writer's Studio is my go-to community, where I am inspired and motivated to write.
Danielle McCurry
Gemini Writers is a phenomenal group of writing professionals dedicated to helping writers develop their projects. I have worked with Julie and Romy over the past year and a half. They are deeply knowledgeable about the craft and encouraging -- with enough push to keep you progressing forward! The combined expertise and experience has helped me sharpen my writing and take my manuscript from an idea to a first draft and now into self editing. Any Gemini Writers course you can be a part of will be well worth your time and investment!
Mary Montanye
I’ve had the privilege of studying writing and editing fiction with Julie Cameron, Romy Sommer and Eva Fox Mate. I enthusiastically recommend the courses they develop and their methods of teaching. They teach what does work, rather than what should work, based on their experiences as working writers themselves.
Through first-hand experience, they know how to teach writing, and how to assist students in developing their own unique voices. They consider what writers want and need to meet the dream of publication. I now write the stories I’ve always wanted to but didn’t know how, and I am so grateful. Thank you, Romy, Julie and Eva!