Introduction to Self-Editing Your Novel: video course
Introduction to Self-Editing Your Novel: Video Course
About this course
You’ve written the book – or maybe you’re almost there. Now what? Before you send it to beta readers, agents, or editors, there’s one powerful step that can take your novel from rough to remarkable: self-editing. Whether you’re a first-time novelist or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, Introduction to Self-Editing Your Novel will teach you how to revise with confidence, intention, and clarity. You can either purchase this course as a one-off, or get unlimited access to all our self-paced video courses with a Premium Membership, starting at just £15/month.
Polish your draft and strengthen your voice
“So, you’ve completed a draft of a novel. Congratulations! That’s an achievement to be proud of. But that’s only the beginning because now you need to edit the draft – and I don’t just mean eliminating typos. In this course, I’ll take you through the multiple steps that will transform your crappy first draft into a novel that readers won’t be able to put down.”
– Debi Alper, course tutor, author and editor
Refine your structure
Learn how to improve
Get peer feedback
One-year of access
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This and all of our self-paced video courses are included in Premium Membership, which starts at just £15/month. As well as our expert-led courses, you also get monthly live online feedback events, tools, resources, and more.
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Meet your course tutor
At Jericho Writers, we’re a team of published authors who’ve been exactly where you are now. For over two decades, our approach has helped authors launch their careers, sign with top literary agents and even go on to become Sunday Times Bestsellers.
Debi Alper is the author of five published novels, the first two published by Orion and then republished under her own imprint, along with the next three in the series. Since 2006, Debi has worked as a freelance editor and creative writing tutor, including running the phenomenally successful Jericho Writers’ Self-Edit Your Novel course, together with Emma Darwin. She won the inaugural RNA Indie Editor of the Year Award in 2021. Debi also acts as a competition judge and was a reader for the Costa Short Story Awards.
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Included in your Premium Membership: online courses
Gain unlimited access to our ever-expanding library of self-paced video courses. New courses are added regularly, with exciting upcoming titles like Crime Writing for Beginners, Non-Fiction for Beginners, Start Editing Your Novel, and more. Explore all the courses included in your Premium Membership, right here.
Frequently asked
questions
How do I get more feedback on my work in the forums?
As the old saying goes, give and you shall receive. If you comment on someone’s post with helpful feedback, they will be more likely to comment on your post. It’s worth mentioning that the threads in Townhouse with the most recent replies get moved to the top of the forum, so if you don’t have any feedback on your post you are welcome to reply to your thread with the word ‘Bump’ – but please don’t do this more than once per week to give everyone a fair chance.
How long will I have access to the course content?
If you join us as a Premium Member, you will continue to have access to the course videos, PDF guide, and forums for as long as you remain a Premium Member. If you purchase just this course, you will have access to the course content for 1 year from the date of your purchase. Once this year is up, your access will expire and you will need to either purchase the course again or join us as a Premium Member in order to regain access.
Who is the Introduction to Self-Editing Your Novel course suitable for?
This course is suitable for writers who have a finished manuscript ready for edits, or for writers who are approaching the end of their novel and want to prepare for editing. This course is a self-paced video course, meaning you won’t receive feedback from your tutor or additional one-on-one support. If you feel like you would benefit from a more in-depth course with additional support, the Self-Edit Your Novel 6 week tutored course may be a better option.
Will I receive feedback from the course tutor?
No. This is a self-paced video course, in which you are encouraged to share your work in the designated forum for peer-to-peer feedback. If you are looking to receive personalised feedback from Debi, you can take her 6 week tutored course, which is a more intensive course that includes close mentoring and feedback.
When will I get access to the course content?
The first lesson of this course will be released on 6 May 2025. From that date, the lessons will be released weekly and you will continue to have access for as long as you’re a Premium Member. If you have chosen to purchase just this course rather than opting for Premium Membership, you’ll have access to the course for 1 year from the date of your purchase. After this period, your access will expire and you will need to either purchase again or join as a Premium Member in order to re-gain access.