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Writing and Editing for Brevity

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Rebecca Smith Hurd's Courses

Intro to Copy Editing – (Class starts January 13)

Rebecca Smith Hurd
Rebecca Smith Hurd is an all-around word nerd whose journalism career spans more than 20 years. For the past three, she's maintained a successful freelance business as an editor, writer and communications consultant. Hurd specializes in producing clear, concise and clever copy -- and enjoys helping others do the same. Her job experience includes a six-year stint (2000 to 2006) as assistant managing editor of Wired, which during her tenure earned three nominations and won a National Magazine Award for general excellence. She holds a bachelor's degree in news reporting and editing from San Jose State University.

Testimonials


Rebecca's material was fresh, the assignments interesting, and she was a fun, dynamic, informative speaker. My experience with Rebecca has made me eager to sign up for other classes with mediabistro. -- Trina Enriquez, copy editor, Sunset Magazine

"Rebecca provides valuable information about copy editing and hilarious anecdotes from the publishing world. Her teaching style engages, informs, and entertains." -- Evan James

"I highly recommend studying with Rebecca. She designed a thorough and challenging curriculum and taught it with wit and warmth. She was highly accessible and always on point." -- Corey Williams

"Rebecca has a vast expanse of knowledge and is more than happy to let students pick her brain while challenging them to improve." -- Lindsay Sandor

"Rebecca is a wonderful teacher -- professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and fun! I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in learning the basics of copy editing." --Danielle di Spaltro

"Rebecca covered everything from style, to rules of grammar and punctuation, to how to get the job. She provided very helpful resources. I would definitely recommend this class." -- McKenzie Granata

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