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Third Thursdays: Editors with Natalie Montanez

Join us every third Thursday for a deep dive into the writing world.

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Third Thursdays: Editors with Natalie Montanez

Third Thursdays: Editors with Natalie Montanez

Join us every third Thursday for a deep dive into the writing world.

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This monthly gathering of writers explores different facets of the craft through expert talks, engaging conversation, and opportunities to read their writing.

We'll highlight a different topic each month with guest specialists, interactive sessions, and lively discussions. Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting out, there's always something new to learn at each gathering.

October's topic is: Editors with Natalie Motanez! Our chat will include hiring editors and the different kinds of editing. Natalie will also go over how an author can find, interview, and select an editor, and what they can expect the process of working with a freelance editor to be like.

Come prepared to write, reflect, and discover new dimensions of your own story.

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Ages 14 and up are welcome.

Instructor
Martha Salinas

Martha Kay Salinas writes multi-generational novels about the complexities of relationships and breaking free from the past. In an earlier life, she worked as a teacher and a marriage and family therapist, brought up two sons with her husband, Douglas, and earned an MFA in Creative Writing. Martha lives on Bainbridge Island where she's currently serving on the Writers’ Steering Committee for BARN. She's also in the final stages of preparing a novel for submission while having started another one. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her working to help other writers achieve their dreams.

Instructor
Natalie Montanez

Natalie Montanez is a freelance copyeditor working with traditional book publishers and small businesses. Prior to launching her own company, she worked for nearly two decades in advertising and corporate communications with The Walt Disney Company, Nordstrom, The Seattle Times, and WMATA, among others. She used to be an AP style zealot, but she's since warmed considerably to Chicago style and the serial comma. You can learn more about her at thebravebeagle.com.

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