Expert Guidance

Learn from an editor of bestsellers with years of experience turning rough drafts into strong, compelling manuscripts. Get insider tips and strategies for self-editing.

Self-Editing Mastery

Work through the self-editing process with guidance, templates, and tools to refine your manuscript. From structure to flow, build confidence in shaping your writing.

Boost Confidence

Grow in confidence as a writer by trusting your voice and shaping your work. Feel proud of every draft and see your story come to life with clarity and impact.

About the Course

The DIY Self-Edit Course guides you through self-editing at your own pace, giving you the tools, structure, and confidence to improve your manuscript on your terms. Whether you’ve just finished your first draft or are partway through editing, it helps you take meaningful steps toward a stronger, clearer, and more compelling book. This fully self-paced course lets you work independently, with practical strategies, templates, and checklists to guide your progress. By the end, you’ll feel more confident in your writing, equipped with the skills to refine your manuscript, and ready to take the next steps in your author journey.

Kirsten Rees, bestselling book editor and author coach

Meet Your Mentor

I’m Kirsten Rees, bestselling book editor, author coach, and passionate advocate for writers telling the stories only they can write. Over the years, I’ve helped authors across genres transform rough drafts into books they’re proud to share with the world. I know the challenges of self-editing – the uncertainty, the second-guessing, the feeling of not knowing where to start. That’s why I created this course: to give you a clear, practical framework you can follow at your own pace, with professional-level tools and techniques to guide your decisions with confidence. Think of this course as a map drawn from years of editing experience – one you can use to navigate your own journey from messy draft into a clear, compelling book.

Course Curriculum

9 Chapters · 9 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction: Welcome to Your Chapter of Possibility

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  2. 2

    Your Chapter of Characters

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      Developing Believable, Evolving Characters

  3. 3

    Your Chapter of Commitment

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      Creating Your Editing Plan & Staying Accountable

  4. 4

    Your Chapter of Structure & Flow

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Editing Your Plot, Strengthening Your Story, and Tracking Every Turn

  5. 5

    Your Chapter of Immersion

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      Exploring your World & Strengthening Narrative

  6. 6

    Your Chapter of Clarity & Confidence

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      Building Courage and Clarity to Push Through Doubts and Grow Stronger as a Writer

  7. 7

    Your Chapter of Momentum

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      Building Continuity & Keeping Readers Engaged

  8. 8

    Your Chapter of Growth as an Author

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      Mastering Show vs Tell & Writing Natural Dialogue

  9. 9

    Your Bonus Chapter: Polish & Precision

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      Line Editing, Proofreading & Final Tips...

What People Are Saying

Read how our course is empowering individuals and entrepreneurs to unleash their writing potential with confidence.

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I am LOVING your course so far. I spent this morning fleshing out my character spreadsheet. I have been using a bullet list but a spreadsheet works way better, plus filtering helps. Lots of great tips so far. Thanks
Lesley

US

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DON’T BE ME! I wish I had found Kirsten Rees 4 years agao. I just finished Kirsten’s 21-day Begin Your Novel program and it was FANTASTIC! I can’t say enough about all of the real, concreate and valuable advice she gave.... not to mention motivation and tangible templates and help aids that I’m using every day as I work through my first fiction work. I am an unsolicited, authentic fan of Kirsten’s programs. Don’t think you can write a book? I beg to differ. And she can show you how.
Beth

UK

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During my author journey, the moment I connected with Kirsten I felt not only at ease but real joy. Her kindness made me feel truly supported and guided in the book world, which I knew little about! It is a daunting thought thinking of publishing your own novel, but Kirsten as my editor encouraged me to believe in myself even more and my message. Her positivity is so contagious, and her commitment to your novel makes it such a fun journey! My novel wouldn't be what it is without her.  Thank you Kirsten for helping make a dream come true!  E. X
Ellie

UK

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Kirsten, I was so impressed with your program that I have zero doubt this one will be extremely valuable. And at the price? BONUS!
Ben

UK

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