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How to Approach Edits Without Losing Your Sh*t

Recorded

November 19, 2025

Duration

2 Hours

Cost

$35

Subject

Publishing

Topic

Craft

You finished your book. You cried. You celebrated. You swore you'd never look at it again. And then... the feedback arrived.

Welcome to the part of the writing process no one talks about enough: edits—the necessary but often soul-crushing step between “I wrote a book!” and “I wrote a great book.”

In this two-hour virtual workshop, bestselling author and editor Rea Frey (who recently rewrote her entire thriller in two weeks) will walk you through exactly how to approach edits without spiraling into self-doubt, analysis paralysis, or burning your manuscript in a ritual fire.

Using real-life examples and client case studies, Rea will demystify the editorial process and share a repeatable, sanity-saving method to move from raw feedback to a polished, submission-ready draft.

Whether you're staring down an editorial letter, facing beta reader notes, or simply trying to revise your own work with fresh eyes, this workshop will give you the tools, structure, and mindset you need to tackle edits with confidence (and maybe even joy).

You’ll Learn:

  • The 5 emotional stages of receiving feedback (and how to move through them)
  • How to separate critique from identity
  • The difference between micro vs. macro edits—and which to start with
  • How to map, re-outline, and restructure your story without losing the heart
  • What feedback to take, what to toss, and how to trust your own voice
  • How to turn overwhelm into a clear, actionable revision plan

Includes:

  • Live Q&A
  • Downloadable Revision Framework
  • Real-world case studies from Rea’s own editorial experience
  • Optional hot seat coaching for brave volunteers

Ideal for:
Writers of all genres who want to strengthen their manuscript and survive the emotional minefield of edits—without giving up on their story (or themselves).

What Attendees Have Said ...

"I loved how she was direct and to the point without wasting time. This is exactly what I was looking for. How to begin/start the edit process with a checklist or bullet points of what to do and in an order that's effective."

"Experienced speaker and well-presented content. Valuable insight and also somehow comforting and encouraging."

"Loved the very clear and structured approach to revision. I write middle grade novels and with the industry's shrinking word count, I need to make every single word, sentence, scene count. Rea's structure provides the scaffolding I need to do just that."

"It was extremely well organized, and I can't wait to get my hands on those checklists!"

Host

Rea Frey
Rea Frey is the #1 bestselling author of a dozen books. As a book doula, she has helped nearly a thousand first-time authors land agents and publishing deals. A Silver Falchion finalist, Book Pipeline’s Film Adaptation Winner, Target's Book of the Year Finalist, and voted one of Marie Claire’s Best fiction writers, Rea's work has been […]

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