Personal Development

Become a Copy Editor & Proofreader: Complete Course

Course Overview

  • Course Title: Become a Copy Editor & Proofreader: Complete Course
  • Instructor: Russel Brownlee
  • Target Audience:
    • Individuals interested in editing and proofreading
    • Writers looking to transition to editing roles
    • Companies needing to train staff on editing skills
    • Stay-at-home parents, retired teachers, and anyone with language skills seeking extra income
  • Prerequisites:
    • Fluency in written English
    • Recommended: Microsoft Word

Curriculum Highlights

  • Key Topics Covered:
    • Editing in Microsoft Word
    • Marking up PDFs with proofreading instructions
    • Identifying and correcting common errors
    • Performing full copy edits
    • Pricing services and defining value propositions
  • Key Skills Learned:
    • Onscreen editing tutorials
    • Practical exercises with model answers
    • Core knowledge in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency
    • Business setup and service pricing

Course Format

  • Duration: 3.5 hours on-demand video
  • Format: Self-paced online course
  • Resources:
    • 13 articles
    • 8 downloadable resources
    • Access on mobile and TV
    • Certificate of completion
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