Are you ready to transform your writing process with a little bit of magic? 
In this class, you'll learn how to harness the power of a simple, yet often overlooked and underused tool to maximize efficiency & productivity in all stages of the writing and book production process!

​What will you learn in this class? 

• Why Microsoft Word* is the standard software for most publishing industry professionals
• How to use the Styles feature to simplify and speed up every step of the book production process: writing, editing, revising, layout design, submissions & publication (especially for indie authors)
• How to format your manuscript to comply with submission guidelines and self-publishing platforms
• How to save your manuscript style settings as a template to use for future projects​
• Other tips and tricks to make your writing life smoother and easier, and everyone on your production team happier!

Date: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am (Pacific)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $25

Space is limited to 100 attendees for the live class, but replay will be available for one week afterward for all registrants. Please fill out the form below to register by Jan. 15:

Registration is now closed for this class.
Be sure to check out the next class: Demystifying the Editorial Process for Authors, coming up Feb. 28, and FREE! If you'd like to be notified of other upcoming classes and events, and receive special offers on editorial services and classes, sign up for the PS Newsletter below:

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Who should take this class?

• Anyone writing a full-length book manuscript in any genre, fiction or nonfiction
• Writers with a work in progress or a completed manuscript
• Writers who are considering any type of publishing: indie, traditional, or hybrid
• Anyone who wants to learn these MS Word functions and techniques
  

Who is teaching the class?

Lynn Post, a book manuscript editor and coach with over a decade of experience working with publishing companies and indie authors at every stage of the editorial process, specializing in fiction and memoir.

*Please note that I have no financial affiliation with Microsoft, and this class is not intended as a sales pitch to purchase any Microsoft or 365 products. Alternative software programs will also be discussed.​

PostScripts Editing teaches both online and in-person writing classes, and hosts in-person, outdoor writing events (in Seattle) through Plein-Air Prose. To be notified of all upcoming events and for special discounts, join the PS Newsletter and/or Plein-Air Prose mailing lists!