Professional Editor Course

The opportunities for editing are massive, so you are in the right place to launch an exciting editing career! In this editing course, we will dive into the nuances of grammar, manuscript editing, and digital editing—gaining practical skills for success in publishing, online media, and beyond. With expert guidance and engaging assignments, this editing and proofreading course is your key to mastering the art of editing and standing out in the competitive world of written communication.

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6 Months / 100 Course Hrs
Open Enrollment
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Butler Community College

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Course code: GES2146

What you will learn

  • Correct language errors (i.e., poor grammar, incorrect spelling and punctuation, and ambiguities)
  • Improve conciseness and clarity, if and where this is of significance
  • Check and clear copyright material to be used in the publication (i.e., anything that is not the author's original work should be appropriately referenced and used only by the law in any jurisdiction relevant to the publication)

How you will benefit

  • Expand your professional development and/or fill gaps in your existing qualifications
  • Gain new skills to improve your use of editing in everyday work or personal projects
  • Upon course completion, possess a firm understanding of editing best practices

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 100 course hours
  1. Introduction to the World of Editing
    1. Important Terms in the Editing World
    2. Types of Editors
    3. What is Writing, Anyway?
    4. Define Good Writing, Please
    5. Good Writing Needs
  2. All About English
    1. Challenges of English Charts:
    2. Spelling Rules and Exceptions
    3. Parts of Speech
  3. All About Sentences, Agreement, and Transitions
    1. Clauses
    2. Types of Sentences
    3. Subject/Verb Agreement
    4. Transitions
  4. All About Editing
    1. Soft Skills
    2. Editing Checklists
    3. Types of Editing Checklists
  5. All About Professional Practices
    1. Copyrighting
    2. What Can Be Copyrighted
    3. Fair Use
    4. Public Domain
    5. Editors and Copyrights
    6. Plagiarism
    7. Contracts
    8. Libel

Johanna Craven

Johanna is the author of seven historical novels, published both independently and by London's Lume Books. She also works as a freelance editor for publishing houses and independent authors across Australia, the US and the UK. Johanna has more than twenty years of teaching experience, tutoring adults and children in creative writing, music composition and piano. She firmly believes everyone has the ability to be a writer – all they need is a little guidance and encouragement!

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. Students should have basic computer knowledge and know how to upload documents.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

According to Indeed, the average salary for an editor is $67,643 per year, while the average copyeditor salary is $67,051 per year.

According to ZipRecruiter, a book editor gets a manuscript ready for publication. Job duties include grammar checks, line editing, and fact-checking. Together with the author, a book editor revises documents to fit a publishing house's requirements. Some editors will specialize in a particular genre. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential.

According to Indeed, a copy editor can work in several industries proofreading, fact-checking, and editing content to make sure of the use of proper grammar, syntax and punctuation. Copyeditors can also work on a manuscript's tone to comply with company branding.

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This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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