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Intro to Copy Editing
With the senior copy editor and features copy chief at Variety and Daily Variety
Course Details
Do you love correcting other people's writing? Do you have a sharp ear for language and keen eye for punctuation? Have you ever been plagued by questions like "What's the difference between an m-dash, a hyphen and the pesky n-dash?" and "What's a dangling modifier?" If so, copy editing is for you! No matter how much the media industry changes, there will always be a need for copy editors. They are the line editor, fact checker, headline writer, verifier, style enforcer, and reader's advocate. 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 understanding copy editing marks to avoiding rookie grammar mistakes. In just 6 weeks, you'll have the tools to enter the field and an understanding of how to create smooth, readable copy. In this class, you will learn: By the end of class, you will have: Related CoursesTell me when courses like this are scheduled.
Instructor Bio Gary North's Courses 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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