
In this lecture, I provide an overview of the course contents.
In this lecture, I explain how to watch Udemy courses fast and how to leave Notes so you can return to important talking points.
In this lecture, I explain the difference between content editing and copy editing (addressed in this course).
In this lecture, I explain the cost of not copy editing your manuscript before self-publishing.
In this lecture, I describe the cost of professional copy editing ($300-$800) in support of self-editing.
In this lecture, I explain the difference between the classic waterfall editing model and spiral editing, my personal preference.
In this lecture, I beg for you to please leave a review for the course.
In this lecture, I explain why you should copy edit your manuscript backward from the end a paragraph or two at a time.
In this lecture, I explain why you should read your manuscript out loud while copy editing.
In this lecture, I recommend running the Grammarly Word extension to catch grammar, spelling and syntax errors.
In this lecture, I recommend the final editing step of drafting others to provide content and copy editing support.
Note: I remember nothing about this course except that it is short and poorly rated. I'm publishing it so that I can distribute it for free to my existing Udemy students. I believe this course still has a lot to offer. Please do not buy this course expecting my best information on self-publishing children's books. Instead, become a student via another course and get this one for free ;-).
This is a course for Brian Jackson completists ;-).
Hello,
Did you know that hiring a professional to copy edit your book could cost from $300 to $800 depending upon the length of the manuscript being edited?
That's a lot of money to have to recoup before you start making a dime as a self-published author.
Instead, why not learn to copy edit your manuscripts yourself before publication?
In this course, you'll learn a simple to follow five-step plan for copy editing your own work to save hundreds of dollars per manuscript. More specifically, you'll learn:
Difference between content and copy editing
Cost of not copy editing your work
Cost of professional copy editing
Difference between waterfall and spiral editing
Why you should copy edit your work backward
Why you should copy edit your work out loud
How to use the Word Grammarly extension to check your work for grammar, spelling and syntax errors
Why you should draft others to review your work
Following this simple plan, you will save hundreds of dollars in professional copy editing costs while producing flawless manuscripts ready for publication.
So, are you ready to learn how to become your own copy editor? Because, if you are, I'm ready to teach you.
Don't wait. Enroll now to begin learning...
I'll see you in the classroom,
---Brian