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Troubleshooting Your Manuscript
Saturday August 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Kananaskis 2
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Before submitting that manuscript to a prospective agent or editor, make sure it's the best that it can be, using these revision, editing, and proofreading tips from a panel of authors and editors.
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Nikki West

"Evoke feeling instead of demanding attention." -Nikki WestIf you ask Nikki, the owner of Descriptive, the answer is pretty much always marketing! An experienced natural writer, Nikki brings a sixth sense for the flow of words on a page as well as a style all her own; she draws the... Read More →
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avatar for Ella Beaumont

Ella Beaumont

Assistant to the Publisher, EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
Ella Beaumont has been professionally involved in the publishing industry in both traditional and freelancing capacities since 2012. She has experience in editing, book packaging, and sales and marketing roles. She previously served as the acquisition editor for EDGE Science Fiction... Read More →
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R. Graeme Cameron

R. Graeme Cameron lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. In 2016 he began publishing and editing the online speculative fiction magazine Polar Borealis. In 2021 he added Polar Starlight, devoted to speculative poetry, edited by Rhea E. Rose. He has written reviews of Canadian Speculative... Read More →
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Alison McBain

Alison McBain’s novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. When not writing for herself, she’s a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling... Read More →
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Steven Owad

Steven lives in Calgary and works as an editor. His novels have been praised in publications such as Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Mystery Scene, and his stage plays have been produced in theaters throughout North America. As a journalist, Steven has written hundreds of feature... Read More →
Saturday August 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Kananaskis 2
  Panel Discussion, Craft

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