Substantive Editing I Training
2 days, Lecture, 1.2 CEUs, $745
The author might have sweat blood over the copy, but you're still faced with a document that needs work. Sound familiar? The course will teach you how to edit for clarity and meaning, sharpen your ability to spot factual errors and redundancy, and how to outline and organize unfocused materials without abandoning the author's voice. Exercises are based on real-world manuscripts. Topic include
- Revising sentences for imprecise wording, redundancy, and factual inaccuracy
- Untangling garbled language
- Querying effectively
- Recognizing problems with tone
- Reorganizing confusing copy
- Determining the value and accuracy of information
- Assessing the manuscript for content, organization, and writing style
- Organizing unfocused material
- Pinpointing areas that need work and planning your editing approach
- Mastering the art of diplomacy
- Revising/rewriting introductory paragraphs
- Repurposing text for a different audience and use
Prerequisites:
- Intensive Introduction to Copyediting
- or equivalent experience
Suggested Follow Ups:
Class Dates and Times
| Alexandria, VA | ||||
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| Session # | Dates | Times | Instructor | Add to Cart |
| 06520-1DG | Oct 18 - 19 (Mon-Tue) | 9AM-4PM | Jennie Ruby |
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| 06520-1DH | Nov 15 - 16 (Mon-Tue) | 9AM-4PM | Jennie Ruby |
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| Silver Spring, MD | ||||
| Session # | Dates | Times | Instructor | Add to Cart |
| 06520-1DE | Sep 20 - 21 (Mon-Tue) | 9AM-4PM | Jennie Ruby |
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| 06520-1DF | Dec 20 - 21 (Mon-Tue) | 9AM-4PM | Ellie Abrams |
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| Columbia, MD | ||||
| Session # | Dates | Times | Instructor | Add to Cart |
| 06520-1DA | Oct 12 - 13 (Tue-Wed) | 9AM-4PM | Donna Boetig |
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| 06520-1DB | Dec 20 - 21 (Mon-Tue) | 9AM-4PM | Donna Boetig |
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