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The 6-Week Copy Editor
Get the skills you need to land your dream job
Course DetailsDo you want to make the jump to copy chief? Have you been away from the field and feel rusty? Are you so busy meeting deadlines that you don't have a chance to think about improving your work? For anyone who's ready to advance to the next level, this six-week class focuses on sharpening essential skills and developing a more sophisticated copyediting sensibility. Learn to confidently and accurately spot and fix the most common errors copy editors encounter, including incorrect punctuation and grammar. Master the stylebook—but know when to break the rules—and delve into new reference materials that can help make the job much easier. We'll use in-class handouts and exercises and discuss practical examples every week. Students will also be responsible for out-of-class assignments (up to several hours a week). In this class, you can expect to learn to:
To be considered for this class, you should submit a letter of interest, including a brief work history. | ||
Instructor BioGary North's Courses Copy Editing Essentials – Los Angeles (Seminar on January 12)
Intro to Copy Editing – Los Angeles (Class starts January 26)  Testimonials Gary is an extremely knowledgeable instructor who stands as a role model. He is easy to approach with questions and encourages comments, explaining topics and answering questions thoroughly. -- Candice Ota"I feel lucky to have taken this course. I learned a lot about the craft of editing, and by the time the class was over, I was better at it. I think I'm a stronger editor now and I look forward to applying all the things I learned in this class in the near future." -- Tim Crowley "Gary was an exceptional instructor. In addition to being insightful and passionate about the field, he was always courteous to everyone in class. I was especially impressed with the efforts he made to email us supplemental material, and his willingness to help his students outside of the course." -- Andrew Wisot "The class had valuable information that I hadn't been able to acquire elsewhere. All the handouts were relevant and useful, and included an extensive list of online resources for employable copy editors that I'll start using immediately. Gary did a wonderful job!" -- Lynette M. Smith "Gary was very knowledgeable, articulate, easy to follow, and perhaps most importantly of all, he really respected the craft and communicated the importance of doing the job well." -- Odin Ozdil "Gary went that extra mile to make sure we all got what we needed from the class. He offered to help each of us in the future and I fully plan to take him up on that." -- Gail Wichert "Gary was fantastic. He asked each of us about our goals as it pertained to the class, and if he sensed an interest in a particular topic, he delved into further detail. He handled questions and class participation with agility and patience." -- Christine Podbielski "Gary is a wonderful teacher, and his instruction helped me to refocus my work habits and provided an excellent reminder that copy editing can be fun." -- Joyce Pennell "I learned so many valuable skills that I will carry with me throughout my career. Gary's enthusiasm for copy editing and kind demeanor made every class a pleasure." -- Angela Salazar |
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