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Training in Classic Skills & Today’s Technology		Editorial training Copyediting Skills for Book Publishing This two-day, hands-on intensive class covers essential points the freelance or staff editor needs to succeed as a copyeditor. Anatomy of a book Style manuals and how to use them Mechanics of style Manuscript markup Querying authors and editors On-screen copyediting Registration in this course includes The Business of Freelance Editing seminar. Next Course: Saturdays, October 28 and November 4, 2006, Burlington, Vermont Computer training On-Screen Copyediting with Microsoft Word This course is dedicated to the principle that there is a power user in front of every computer…you just don’t know it yet. Maximize your efficiency and enjoy using your computer! We cover: Efficient use of the mouse and keyboard Keyboard shortcuts Track changes and comments Customization Templates and macros AutoCorrect and dictionaries Bookmarks File management Course materials include a keyboard template. This course runs for 3 hours. Typically, it is provided on site with up to 5 participants, but provisions can be made for an off-site course. Seminars The Business of Freelance Editing A lively evening of discussion and information! This panel-led seminar includes professionals from book, magazine, and journal publishing discussing the fears, foibles, and frolics of freelancing. It’s more than working in your bathrobe! Next Seminar: Wednesday, October 25, 2006, Burlington, Vermont