Editing Foundations - Editing and Proof Reading (I)

Editing Foundations - Editing and Proof Reading (I)

Course info

This course provides a sound foundation for setting yourself up as a freelance editor; or for seeking work as a proof reader. Graduates may well start with part time work editing web sites, newsletters or low circulation magazines; but over time (and perhaps with further study) can work up to full time employment as a proof reader, sub editor, book or magazine editor, copy editor, freelance editor, or even publishing assistant or publisher.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Editing Foundations you will understand the importance of clear, effective writing, throughout all stages of the publishing process.  You will have knowledge of the procedure of manuscript assessment, procedures used by copy editors and procedures used to prepare copy for printing.  

Lessons:

•     Introduction to Editing
•     The Mechanics of Clear Writing
•     Assessing Manuscripts
•     Copy Editing I
•     Copy Editing II
•     Preparing Copy for Printing
•     Proof Reading
•     The Final Stages

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online, via E-learning, or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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