Emily Heckman
Daily Briefing Lecture
Top Ten Reasons Why You Need An Editor
Thursday, May 7 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

MDC, Wolfson Campus

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Almost every aspiring author thinks their manuscript is revision-proof, but even the most seasoned writers stand to benefit from a skilled second set of eyes. Independent editor Emily Heckman—who’s worked with best-selling authors like Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, Ann Rule and Jeffery Deaver—shares her top 10 reasons for hiring an editor. Learn what types of editing services are available in the market—from developmental editing, line-editing, to proposal development. Heckman will also share insight gained as an acquisitions editor for major publishing companies.

Emily Heckman has almost 20 years experience in publishing. She began at the venerable North Point Press in Berkeley, California, where she worked with the great American writers MFK Fisher, Wendell Berry, James Salter and Gary Snyder. After moving to New York City, she held positions at Grove Press, Macmillan, Bantam Books, and and Pocket Books/Simon & Schuster. She’s written several books, including Ask Me Again Tomorrow: A Life in Progress, the memoir of the actress Olympia Dukakis.

Date and Time
Thursday, May 7 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m..

This is a Community Education (non-credit) course.

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