Progress in Editorial Skills: Copy-Editing and Proofreading
This intermediate-level three-step course takes print and digital copy-editing and proofreading knowledge to the next level, instilling confidence in dealing with even the trickiest of editorial challenges.
Step 1 – course pack download. Pre-course pack download. Includes an expert guide outlining copy-editing and proofreading best practice in print and digital editorial work, including the finer arts of author liaison and ‘knowing when to cut, rewrite, or leave well alone’. Sample exercises put learning into practice straightaway, and form the foundations of the next step …
Step 2 – two-day classroom course. Masterclass sessions on a full range of publishing contexts offer insight into what constitutes editorial excellence, and how to attain it:
- group work and the chance to network and learn from publishing peers
- model answers and expert guidance from one of the PTC’s highly experienced tutors
- extensive course notes and further exercises to take away for future reference, essential for the final step …
Step 3 – assessment by distance learning. A choice of assignments offers the option of assessment in exactly the format, or formats, most relevant to the individual’s working practice, be that editing onscreen in a Word template and proofreading in PDF comments, or editing and proofreading on paper with trusty red and blue pens. The assessment is carried out within two months of completion of the classroom training, to ensure the knowledge gained remains ‘fresh’. Grading and constructive one-to-one feedback is offered from an expert tutor.
This course will be of particular help to those who have already completed Introduction to Editorial Skills: Copy-Editing and Proofreading.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- feel confident applying copy-editing and proofreading skills to a variety of publishing contexts
- appreciate what constitutes excellent editorial judgement and how it might be attained
- understand how editorial decisions impact project budgets and schedules
- recognise the importance of appropriate author liaison throughout the editorial process.
This course contributes to PUB 14 and PUB 19 of the Book & Journal Publishing National Occupational Standards.
Who will benefit from this course?
Anyone with some prior experience of working in book or journal publishing, wishing to build on existing copy-editing and proofreading skills, including editors, project editors, production editors and managing editors.
Those not working in book or journal publishing might find Editorial Skills for Business more suitable.
Programme
- Elements of a publication
- Managing the process
- Working with designers, typesetters and printers
- Scheduling
- Style and house style
- Spelling, punctuation
- Discriminatory language
- Safety
- Cross references
- Measurements and units, dates and times
- Specialist subjects
- Science and medicine, MFL, plays, poetry, law, music
Note that most of our short courses can also be run as In-Company events.
- Dates: 24 June 2015, 07 September 2015, 17 November 2015
- Duration: A two-day course
- Price: £795+VAT
- A number of discounts are available
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