Eva Barrows Writing & Editing Services
Content Writing - Editing - Publication Management
Editing Workshops
“Ask an Editor” is a free workshop series demystifying the author/editor relationship.
Developmental Editor and Publication Manager Eva Barrows and Copy Editor and Proofreader Lila LaBine host monthly Zoom sessions answering authors’ most pressing questions about working with editors.
Register for any of our free upcoming workshops for a deep dive into the month’s editing-related topic. Come prepared with examples and questions from your writing project, and leave with answers.
As a bonus, you’ll meet and mingle with other authors and writers looking to hone their craft.
Consider attending some of our in-person workshops included in the schedule below.
April 2025 Zoom Workshop
How Do Stories Meet Reader Expectations?
Taking a story idea and translating it into an entertaining tale that’s ready for an audience to experience is a huge undertaking. Readers expect to find certain things in the story you set out to tell.
In this free one-hour Zoom session, Developmental Editor Eva Barrows and Copy Editor Lila LaBine will look at what needs to be included in a story to answer its promise to readers. Consistent worldbuilding, hitting genre beats, and creating a main character to root for are necessary to craft a satisfying ending. Join us to discover what you can do to give readers what they expect and more!
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 11 AM Pacific
May 2025 Zoom Workshop
How Can I Hook Readers With My Story?
There are many reasons why a reader might put down a book and just as many that keep them engaged and reading way past bedtime. Being immersed in a world populated by dynamic characters forced to take action and make tough decisions keeps readers wanting to find out what happens next. Using polished, consistent, and beautiful language helps readers speed through your book’s pages.
In this free one-hour Zoom session, Developmental Editor Eva Barrows and Copy Editor Lila LaBine will discuss what keeps readers reading and how authors can create unputdownable stories.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 11 AM Pacific