Copyediting 1: Introduction – virtual learning
Course content
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How the programme is structured
This course consists of five live webinar sessions (one session per week), each one lasting a maximum of two hours. Here’s how the sessions break down:
Session 1: Where copyediting fits in the publishing process and how it differs from proofreading; how far to go when copyediting; how the brief from the client can help you judge the level of intervention
Session 2: Style guides and style sheets; copyediting fiction
Session 3: Non-fiction editing; quotations, lists and notes
Session 4: Non-fiction editing continued; illustrations and tables
Session 5: Humorous texts; where to go next; final Q&A
I found this format incredibly helpful to work through examples with an experienced editor and see how they approach an edit. Being able to ask questions immediately helped with understanding and it was great to learn from other people's experiences.
It was very helpful to watch the tutor work through the exercises on-screen; this allowed us to better understand their workflow and gain a clearer insight into why they made the edits they chose.
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Length of course: 10 hours + homework time |
CIEP upgrade points: completion 2; pass 3 |
When does the course run?
The next virtual learning iteration of Copyediting 1 will run in July 2024.
Find out more about 2024 sessions
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| CIEP upgrade points | 3 |
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Other price discounts are available. See the fees page.
Prices are exclusive of tax, which will be added automatically at your local rate at checkout.
Technical requirements
- This course is best accessed on a PC/Mac or laptop.
- We do not recommend participating on a tablet or phone.
- Participants must be present at the time of the webcast.