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Editing & Polishing Like Authors Do

Published on September 30, 2025

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Editing & Polishing Like Authors Do

Thursday, 30th Oct 2025 | Online | 6:00PM - 6:45PM IST

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Want to sharpen your writing so it’s clear, powerful, and truly professional—straight from someone who’s mastered the craft of editing and storytelling?

Join us for this live Webinar, “Editing & Polishing Like Authors Do” where we’ll explore why editing isn’t just for editors, the essential kinds of edits every writer must do, and the insider tricks that transform a rough draft into a polished piece.


Why Attend?

This is your chance to:

  • Understand why every writer needs to edit their own work—and how it’s different from an editor’s role.
  • Learn the three core kinds of editing (developmental, line, and copyediting) and when to use each.
  • Discover practical tricks and shortcuts professional writers rely on to refine voice, structure, and clarity.

    • Key Highlights:

    • Why Writers Must Edit
      Explore why self-editing is a critical skill for writers and how it complements the role of a professional editor.

    • The Different Kinds of Editing
      Learn the distinctions between developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting—and how each strengthens your writing at a different stage.

    • Editing for Clarity & Flow
      Discover techniques to tighten sentences, improve readability, and ensure your ideas are expressed with precision and impact.

    • Practical Tricks of the Trade
      Gain insider strategies—from reading aloud to cutting filler words—that help you polish your drafts like a pro.

    • Developing an Editor’s Eye
      Train yourself to see your work the way an editor would—spotting weaknesses, inconsistencies, and opportunities to elevate your writing.

    • Building Confidence Through Editing
      Understand how self-editing not only improves your drafts but also strengthens your voice and confidence as a writer.
    About Your Speaker: Sayoni Basu
    Editor Co-founder of Duckbill Books

    Educated in Kolkata and at Oxford, Sayoni began her publishing career at Oxford University Press and later worked at its Delhi branch and at Penguin India. In 2001, she moved into children’s publishing with Puffin, driven by her love for Bengali and international children’s books and her curiosity about the lack of engaging English-language books for young readers in India.

    She went on to work as Publishing Director at Scholastic India and Amar Chitra Katha, and in 2012, co-founded the acclaimed publishing house Duckbill with award-winning author Anushka Ravishankar.

    With decades of experience and a passion for bold, fresh storytelling, Sayoni brings deep insight into the evolving world of children’s publishing and we can’t wait to learn from her!

    About Your Speaker: Anushka Ravishankar
    Author, Co-founder of Duckbill Books

    Anushka studied mathematics at Fergusson College and went on to earn a post-graduate degree in operations research. She began her career in IT, but turned to writing some years later, drawing inspiration from authors like Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear.

    Her writing journey began with contributions to Tinkle magazine, and she later became an editor at Tara Books, where she wrote Tiger on a tree a breakout success internationally. She went on to work as Publishing Director at Scholastic India and co-founded Duckbill in 2012, later acquired by Penguin Random House India.

    Often called the Indian Dr. Seuss, Anushka is known for her brilliant nonsense verse and playful storytelling that blends humour, structure, and heart. Her work ranges from uniquely Indian tales to stories with wide, cross-cultural appeal, often created in collaboration with illustrators from around the world.

    We’re thrilled to learn from her unique voice and creative journey!

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