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From Rough Draft to Refined: The Power of Self-Editing and Professional Editing

with Michelle P. Jones

2025-11-10 18:00:00 2025-11-10 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis From Rough Draft to Refined: The Power of Self-Editing and Professional Editing Participants will learn the different types of editing, how to improve their drafts through self-editing, when and why to bring in a professional editor, and what tools to use—both free and paid—to polish their manuscript for publication. Garfield Park Branch -

Monday, November 10
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-10 18:00:00 2025-11-10 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis From Rough Draft to Refined: The Power of Self-Editing and Professional Editing Participants will learn the different types of editing, how to improve their drafts through self-editing, when and why to bring in a professional editor, and what tools to use—both free and paid—to polish their manuscript for publication. Garfield Park Branch -

Participants will learn the different types of editing, how to improve their drafts through self-editing, when and why to bring in a professional editor, and what tools to use—both free and paid—to polish their manuscript for publication.

This course equips authors with the knowledge and tools to effectively self-edit their manuscript and understand why professional editing is non-negotiable for publishing success. Participants will learn the different types of editing, how to improve their drafts through self-editing, when and why to bring in a professional editor, and what tools to use—both free and paid—to polish their manuscript for publication.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Workshop |

TAGS: | Writing Skills | Writing | Adults | #Adult |

Garfield Park Branch

Phone: 317-275-4490

Hours
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Mon, Dec 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed

About the branch

What was known as the Shelby Branch began in 1918 when the library was housed in old School No. 34. A new branch was constructed in 1965 at the current Shelby Street location. Following a major renovation, the branch reopened in 2011 as the Garfield Park Branch, reflecting the desire of residents to refer to the branch by their beloved and adjacent Garfield Park.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Sat, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm