Professional Editor Course   

Transform your passion for words into a rewarding career as a professional editor by learning essential hard and soft skills in this comprehensive online editing course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

The opportunities for editing are massive, so you are in the right place to launch an exciting editing career! In this editing course, we will dive into the nuances of grammar, manuscript editing, and digital editing—gaining practical skills for success in publishing, online media, and beyond. With expert guidance and engaging assignments, this editing and proofreading course is your key to mastering the art of editing and standing out in the competitive world of written communication.

1. Introduction to the World of Editing
   1. Important Terms in the Editing World
   2. Types of Editors
   3. What is Writing, Anyway?
   4. Define Good Writing, Please
   5. Good Writing Needs
2. All About English
   1. Challenges of English Charts:
   2. Spelling Rules and Exceptions
   3. Parts of Speech
3. All About Sentences, Agreement, and Transitions
   1. Clauses
   2. Types of Sentences
   3. Subject/Verb Agreement
   4. Transitions
4. All About Editing
   1. Soft Skills
   2. Editing Checklists
   3. Types of Editing Checklists
5. All About Professional Practices
   1. Copyrighting
   2. What Can Be Copyrighted
   3. Fair Use
   4. Public Domain
   5. Editors and Copyrights
   6. Plagiarism
   7. Contracts
   8. Libel

What you will learn

• Correct language errors (i.e., poor grammar, incorrect spelling and punctuation, and ambiguities)
• Improve conciseness and clarity, if and where this is of significance
• Check and clear copyright material to be used in the publication (i.e., anything that is not the author's original work should be appropriately referenced and used only by the law in any jurisdiction relevant to the publication)

How you will benefit

• Expand your professional development and/or fill gaps in your existing qualifications
• Gain new skills to improve your use of editing in everyday work or personal projects
• Upon course completion, possess a firm understanding of editing best practices

Johanna Craven

Johanna is the author of seven historical novels, published both independently and by London's Lume Books. She also works as a freelance editor for publishing houses and independent authors across Australia, the US and the UK. Johanna has more than twenty years of teaching experience, tutoring adults and children in creative writing, music composition and piano. She firmly believes everyone has the ability to be a writer – all they need is a little guidance and encouragement!