From Spark to Story: Polishing the Work

You’ve written the draft.

Now it’s time to polish it.

The next workshop in From Spark to Story focuses on what happens after the first draft—the thoughtful, sometimes messy process of revising, refining, and shaping your work into something that feels complete and distinctly yours. Together, we’ll explore how to look at your writing with fresh eyes and make intentional choices about what stays, what changes, and what needs a little more attention.

Revision isn’t simply about fixing what’s “wrong.” It’s about discovering what your piece is trying to become.

We’ll explore practical approaches to strengthening structure, sharpening language, improving rhythm and flow, deepening scenes and moments, and making sure every part of the piece is serving the story you want to tell. We’ll look at both the big picture and the small details—and learn how to move between the two without losing sight of your voice.

Whether you're working on…