WP Project's notice:

The Workshop endeavors to assist writers in the development of their story and characters, and provides extensive communication and feedback for suggested changes. However, since the Project does not retain any rights to the work as a Workshop project, it allows the writer the final decision in the direction of the story and content. As such, the Project does not take responsibility for any of the content of the finished work. The writer assumes all liability for his or her work.

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The Project currently has five promising works in the workshop. Their authors, works, and progress are listed as follows:

Jennifer Keegan, Undertaken (thriller). Jennifer is working with Lois Tower on a unique storyline encompassing police procedure, mystery, and thriller. She has a refreshing idea that goes well with a casual writing style. She is currently in the content and development stage.

Ann Boyle, Senty's Past: Veil of Darkness (horror/thriller). Ann is working with Catherine Rudy on a revision of her first work, to be re-released for a widespread audience in the United States. She has a stunning ability to write passionately and with imagery. Her work is currently in the final edit.

Michelle Deda, Atlantic Pyramid, (science fiction) Michelle is once again in our workshop, as she has a tremendously creative imagination. She is currently working with May Bestall on her second workshop novel.  This is a truly entertaining and original concept. She is currently in the content and development edit.

Ashton Haigle, D'Triev Siege (fantasy/science fiction). Ashton is currently working with Catherine Rudy on his debut novel where science fiction meets fantasy. He is currently in the content and development edit.

David Wren, Twisted Genius (science fiction/suspense). David has rejoined us in the Workshop with his novel, which was actually his first novel, before The Repossession. He has an intricate way of developing characters and storyline, taking readers on a true journey. He is working with May Bestall, and his novel is currently in the content and development stage.

Dante Elgin, Djinn and Tonic (urban fantasy). Dante is back with the Workshop to tidy up his sequel to Djinn on the Rocks, a hilarious romp through New York City with a bumbling half-djinn do-gooder. He is currently working with Lois Tower on a blue-line edit.

Congratulations to our 2011 Selected Sponsored Authors

Casey Cofer
Baited

Craig Crawford
The Black Lion

Congratulations to our 2012 Selected

Sponsored Authors

Daniel Archer
Irony of Conviction

Jamie Whittenheim
Oboroten

The Project's content and development edit is its first editing stage. The editors do not worry too much about grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting in this stage, as much as they do storyline, character development, content continuity, authenticity, and rights permissions. Some general editing is done, but, for the most part, the purpose of this edit is to get the story out correctly. The editors work with writers chapter by chapter, sending them back and forth with comments and suggestions. Rewrites may be necessary, running from simple sentences, to paragraphs, or even whole sections of chapters, depending on the flaw or deficiency. This is where the writer gets a pair of objective eyes trained to pick out weaknesses in the story or erroneous information. The editors are committed to being honest and encouraging. They will explain their reasons for why they've made comments or suggestions. Feedback is strongly encouraged and accepted.

Workshop books undergo a blue-line edit, which is done off paper, not a computer screen. There are things an editor can see on a page that are missed on a computer screen, and more so after the book is put into its actual final design, as opposed to manuscript form. The editor is able to "read" the book in the same way a reader will to get the full effect of the narrative and diagolue's tempo. Workshop books are put through at least two edits. The first is done with the author on the computer, chapter by chapter. The second is done by the editor on paper, after the book has been put into its page layout format. The edits are then transcribed onto a PDF document for the author to print and review. The final version is what the Workshop sends to the printer for a complimentary copy for the author.