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.
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!