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Intro to Copy Editing

Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor

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Intro to Copy Editing

WHEN 6 weeks, August 18 - September 29
Chats Mondays, 10-11 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intro

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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Course Details

If you're a true stickler for detail and get a special charge out of spotting grammar errors and typos, copy editing is calling you. This course is for anyone who wants to break into copy editing -- or just feel more confident wrangling words. We'll cover the basics, from proofreader's marks to essential rules of grammar and punctuation. By the end, you'll be a pro at creating smooth, readable copy.

In this class, you will learn:

  • How to determine when a sentence needs tweaking or is best left alone
  • How to understand copy editing lingo, including proofreading symbols and common terms
  • How to navigate stylebooks
  • How to prepare for a copy editing test
  • How to find the best reference materials for a copy editing assignment
  • How to tailor a resume and where to find copy editing jobs

By the end of class, you will have:
An overall knowledge of the copy editing field and the tools to pursue a job as a copy editor.

Admission Requirements:
Please submit a letter of interest which includes a brief work history.

The online classroom has several interactive components:

  • Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
  • Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
  • Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
  • Technical support is available from mediabistro.com staff.

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Instructor Bio

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Tim Sohn
Tim Sohn has worked on copy desks at daily newspapers for seven years. His experience runs the gamut, from serving as assistant news editor at a daily newspaper in the Four Corners region of New Mexico, to slot editor at a mid-size paper in northern New Jersey. Tim also has worked for newspapers in Connecticut, New Hampshire and New York, where he has served as assistant news editor, evening editor and reporter. In addition to his experience in newspapers, he has written on the environment for Milford Magazine. Tim is currently heading up the universal copy desk, which handles editing and page design for news, sports and special sections at the New Jersey Herald.

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