A Career in Freelance Copyediting
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In this practical guide to maneuvering through the freelance copyediting world, hone both your copyediting skills and your professionalism. Receive expert advice on how to get hired at a magazine, book publisher, or website, and learn the tricky ins and outs to becoming an exemplary freelance copy editor. Topics include editing tests and how to take them successfully; résumé resourcefulness, interviewing skills, and job interview follow-up; workplace etiquette and communications techniques; walking the tightrope between copyediting and content editing; the pluses and minuses of social media; and networking by using your contacts to the fullest. Receive constructive feedback on interactive assignments and role-playing situations that will help you to launch your copyediting career. This course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking
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You'll Walk Away with
- Knowledge of best practices in copyediting
- Practical advice for launching your copyediting career
Ideal for
- All levels of students
- Professionals interested in launching a freelance copyediting career
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Section
1 -
Semester
Spring 2024 -
Date
Mar 28 - Apr 11 -
Day
Thursday -
Time
6:30PM-9:50PM -
Sessions
3 -
Faculty
Wolson, Shelley -
Location
Instructor Led
Tuition $699 -