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. 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.
Program Curriculum
Testimonials:
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!
Course Schedule
October 2024 - May 2025
The first lesson releases on September 30th, 2024
You should anticipate a time commitment of at least 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 it cost?
Fees if paying monthly:
$135 x 8 = $1,080
Fees if paying in full up-front:
$985 ($95 discount)
Gem Members are eligible for a 10% discount.
Gem Membership is $95 annually or $8.99 per month.
