Keys to Effective Editing (Ed2Go)

Ask any published writer and you will hear that a good editor is not just helpful, but essential. If you aspire to be an editor, this copyediting course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction. If you're already working as an editor, you will not only brush up on your skills, but will also learn about recent advances in your chosen profession. If you're a writer, you will learn essential self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.

From the language of editing to grammar, punctuation, and syntax to the all-important relationships between editor, author, and publisher, every facet of editing will be explored in this copyeditor course. Online editing is gaining popularity; its complexities will be unraveled and its advantages and pitfalls explored. Can you make a living as an editor? Tips and resources for finding work will be addressed at length. When you finish with this course, you will feel confident enough to tackle even the most complex of manuscripts.

For more information about how ed2go courses work, please visit the Help tab on CMTN’s ed2go site.

Course number:
CEGENI 864
Campuses offered:
  • Online
Price:
$175
Times:
Self-paced
Hours:
24
Register at:
the CMTN ed2go page. This course is offered online in partnership with ED2GO online.