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Copy Editing Essentials

Become a copy editor and master a career-boosting skill

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Copy Editing Essentials

WHEN Monday, November 9, 7-10 pm

WHERE Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

Do you itch to relocate a misplaced modifier? Does nonparallel construction make your blood boil? If you excel at grammar and thrive on detailed work, copy editing might be the career for you. A good copy editor can be an invaluable member of an editorial staff or enjoy a lucrative freelance career. But to flourish in the business, you must have impeccable skills, work well on a team, and be able to use QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign. This seminar will tell you all you need to know about starting your copy editing career.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • How to improve your grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
  • How to edit from your computer using track changes
  • How to avoid grammatical pitfalls and identify commonly misused words
  • How to use proofreading and copy editing symbols
  • How to explore the AP Stylebook and other reference materials
  • How to develop a copy editing resume and find work as a copy editor
  • What to expect once you get a job

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Instructor Bio

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Derek Gale
Derek Gale is a senior editor at Reed Business Information's Hotels magazine, where he writes and edits features, along with maintaining a blog and e-newsletter and producing multimedia editorial packages for www.hotelsmag.com. He has also worked as an editor at Reed's award-winning Restaurants & Institutions magazine.

Previously, Derek has worked as a copy editor at The Kansas City Star and Chicago's The Courier News. He received his master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Testimonials


Derek is knowledgeable and approachable. His handouts and advice are very valuable and his exercises on brevity and clarity should be required for all journalists and business writers. -- Mike Reilley

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