Masterclass
Live Editing #11 with Wilhelmina Asaam
Aug 10th, 2026 • 3pm - 4pm EDT
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📚 Overview
See what a former Simon & Schuster fiction editor thinks of your writing, as Wilhelmina Asaam edits viewer-submitted passages in real time. You’ll learn what stands out to agents and editors when they’re reading your work, and walk away with actionable editing techniques that you can use across your writing.
Register for instructions on how to submit your writing for consideration. Four viewers will have their pieces featured in this session, representing a mix of genres and styles. This session will focus on fiction writing. If you just want to watch, there’s no need to submit anything – just tune in!
Schedule
3pm - 4pm EDT
Live Editing #11
In this live editing session, you will learn:
- How a fiction editor approaches line editing
- Common pitfalls that can turn a publisher off your work
- Practical self-editing advice, drawn from real examples
You’ll also get the chance to ask Wilhelmina questions about revising and working with an editor during a live Q&A at the end of the session.
Speakers
Wilhelmina Asaam
Editor
Wilhelmina Asaam is a writer and an award-shortlisted editor and book coach, with a background in commercial fiction at Simon & Schuster UK. Since launching her editorial consultancy, Midier Editorial, she has been shortlisted for Freelancer of the Year at The Bookseller’s FutureBook Awards and has edited numerous fiction books for major publishers including Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, and Simon & Schuster UK.
