Trauma informed editing workshop- A trauma-informed approach to words, writers and wounds
With the increasing global awareness of trauma, the respectful and informed editing of trauma themes in writing has taken on a newly significant role. Dr Alicia Leigh’s workshop will introduce editors to the principles of a trauma-informed approach and how they apply to the editorial process.
Learn how to prepare yourself for difficult narratives, avoid re-traumatisation and edit with empathy, knowledge and sensitivity. Whether you are editing fiction, non-fiction, memoir, an article or academic writing, this session will offer the tools you need to become a more trauma-informed editor, without compromising editorial standards.
This workshop will provide you with the confidence, foundational knowledge, and practical tools to apply evidence-based trauma-informed practice to your editing.
Presenter
Dr Alicia Leigh is an emerging trauma and literary theorist, freelance editor, and author of over 20 romance novels and 3 best-selling non-fiction writing books. Her PhD thesis – recognised as one of the “top 10 per cent of outstanding theses in the field” – identified the post-trauma romance subgenre, posited several innovative trauma theories (including the fade trauma response), and led to the publication of her 2024 novel, The love healer. Her Master of Writing detailed the underlying structure of romance novels and resulted in the publication of her best-selling non-fiction title, The romance novel formula. Dr Leigh’s PhD-derived non-fiction book, The trauma-informed writer, reached number 1 on the Amazon charts within a week of its release in 2025. Alicia also has graduate degrees in counselling, psychology and tertiary teaching. Demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning, she is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling to supplement her trauma expertise.
Cost: IPEd members & affiliate organisations AUD90
IPEd student/concession members AUD60
Non-members AUD160
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