Ready, set, edit!

Description

Join Karen Crombie from Exact Editing to learn the different levels of editing, discover practical self-editing tips, find out how to get the most from beta readers, and hear answers to the questions editors are asked most often.

Written your book—or nearly finished? Wondering what comes next? This interactive two-hour workshop is designed for new and emerging writers who want to improve their manuscript before publication.

This workshop will be helpful for those writing non-fiction, business books, memoirs and fiction novels. With real-world examples and plenty of opportunities for Q&A, you'll leave with practical tools and greater confidence to take your manuscript to the next stage.

Members $90, Non-members $125
 

Karen Crombie

Karen Crombie is the founder of Exact Editing and honed her eagle eye for detail at Buckingham Palace while working for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The role developed her natural knack for eliminating those unnoticed errors; no spelling mistakes are permitted to escape the palace! She has a talent for both the written and spoken word and was previously a teacher of English, Literature, and Speech and Drama.

Karen served for three years as the story editor for Generation Women, a live storytelling event, and has been on the judging panel of the Australian Business Book Awards for six years.

Karen loves working with new authors and helping them polish their prose to perfection. She has worked in a broad variety of genres, including business books, memoirs, inspirational, kid’s books, poetry, and all kinds of fiction.
 

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

Access to the Institute Building is via the external ramp on the Kintore Ave entrance or via the internal ramp between the Institute Building and the Spence Wing (opposite the Treasures Wall).

There is on-street accessible parking available close to the State Library. View more information and maps of City of Adelaide's Accessible parking options.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays. The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.