Finding the Right Editor with Romance Author/Book Coach Gala Russ – February 16th, 2025
Loose or Lose? Why Editor’s Are Crucial.
Should hiring an editor be part of your 2025 writing journey? Join Gala Russ—book coach, author of eight romance novels, and mentor to emerging writers—as she demystifies the editorial process. From developmental editing to proofreading, Gala will break down what each type of editor does and how to determine which (if any) aligns with your goals. Whether you’re pursuing self-publishing or a traditional deal, this workshop will show you how to evaluate your manuscript’s unique needs and confidently choose the right editorial support. Leave empowered with practical insights to make your writing shine.
About Gala Russ
Gala Russ empowers writers to nourish the mind-body connection, so they can live their best creative lives. Author of seven romance novels (as Willa Drew), she writes epic stories about the power of love, self-discovery, and growing through the challenges life puts in our way. An experienced educator and a project manager with over a dozen years of completing complex team projects, Gala now works with emerging and debut writers to finish their first draft and create a self-publishing business through her trainings, courses, and one-on-one sessions. For artists struggling with creativity blocks, she runs a monthly creativity workshop online.
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Our meeting this month is ONLINE. Attendees will receive a Zoom link before the meeting.
Event Schedule
$5 for members, $10 for guests, free tickets available*
Community
12:00 Club leaders check-in
12:30 Welcome and networking with members & guests
Program
1:00 p.m. Club Announcements
1:30 p.m. Member Spotlight: Bob Stephens
1:45 p.m. Featured Speaker: Gala Russ
2:30 p.m. Conversation
3:00 p.m. Author Support Group more info here.
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