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Copyediting & Proofreading for Magazine, Newspaper, and Website Staffers

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WHEN
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:45-9:45 p.m.

WHERE
offices of mediabistro.com
West Hollywood, Calif.

MORE INFO
Email us, or call (310) 659-5668.

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Logic, accuracy, grammar, style, headlines, cutlines, page numbers -- it's all here. For anyone who works with editorial copy for magazines or newspapers, learn foolproof tricks to making sure you're not staring at mistakes on the page after the printing.

In this seminar, you'll bone up on:

  • How to read for meaning at the same time you're looking for typos
  • The differences and similarities between copyediting and proofreading
  • Grammar, spelling, AP style, and punctuation skills
  • Proofreading symbols
  • Grammatical pitfalls (misplaced modifiers, mistaken word usage, collective nouns, and other tricky situations)
  • Which computer skills you need
  • How to use reference books, websites, and resources effectively
  • Developing a copyediting resume and finding work as a copy editor
  • What to expect once you get a job

Instructor Bio

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Gary North
Gary North is a longtime news editor, copy editor, writer and reporter who has worked for such chains as Knight-Ridder, Gannett, Belo and MediaNews Group plus numerous independent publications and websites as well as affiliates of CBS and PBS. He's also worked as a public information officer and in public relations departments of various nonprofits plus for-profits including Southern California Edison. He is a former president of the Los Angeles Newspaper Guild and currently works as a senior copy editor and features copy chief at Variety and Daily Variety.


Testimonials


Gary is an extremely knowledgeable instructor and 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. 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." -- Lynette M. Smith

"Gary was very knowledgeable, articulate, easy to follow, and perhaps most important, 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

"I am grateful to have been a part of a course as informative as this one, and I would gladly take another course." -- Patricia Lawrence

"Before I took this class I respected copy editors. Now I worship the ground they walk on. Gary has such vast knowledge and he was so enthusiastic about sharing it. I especially enjoyed and learned from all his anecdotes. This was an excellent course." -- Lee Alexander

"I got much more than I expected out of the course. Gary is a wonderful teacher and is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work!" -- Julia Kataoka

"Gary's insights into copy editing were both entertaining and informative. The time flew by." -- Tom Owens

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