Professional Editing and Writing

Become a Master Editor

Created byAnnette R. Johnson

Last updated 5/2015

English

What you'll learn

Expertly edit documents for grammar, usage, and other mechanics of style
Clarify or reorganize text for content and structure
Recreate all or parts of a written document on the basis of content and research
Co-ordinatine and edit a project from proposal or rough manuscript to final document

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures

Introduction1:00
Course Schedule
Commonly Confused Words18:00
Consistent Style13:00
Spelling10:00
Parts of Speech4:00
Simple Writing2:00

Requirements

Understanding the conventions of writing and composition
Microsoft Word
Computer

Description

Good editors know how to improve writing, not just identify mistakes. Thus, this course is a 7-week (one day per week with homework) training session is designed to provide comprehensive study of all the skills needed to become an in-demand, first-rate editor, an Allwrite certified editor.

Who this course is for:

Those who aspire to become professional editors or author's agents
Those who want to improve or enhance editorial skills
Those who seek to become better, more skilled writers