When Words Collide 2026

Learn how to engage with your novel or memoir draft objectively and critically, so you can elevate it like a good editor would.
You’ve finished your novel. It might be the first draft. It might be the fourth. You’ve patched plot holes, checked facts, refined prose, and proofread the whole thing—twice. You’ve invested so much already, you’re not sure investing in a professional editor is the right move. But in the competitive world of traditional book publishing, you know that submitting too soon can mean scuttling your chances. 
So…what next?
Join professional editor Sandra McIntyre for a manuscript assessment walk-though and learn how she approaches a high-level novel or memoir edit. Review which elements to consider at the assessment stage and see which problems crop up repeatedly. 
Half of good writing is revision, and developing self-editing skills is an essential part of developing as a writer. This presentation is suitable for fiction and creative non-fiction writers interested in levelling up their big picture self-editing skills.