Basics of Copyediting

Do you want to know the insider secrets used by experts to write flawless content that captivates their audience? This course helps you to avoid careless typos and grammatical blunders as you master copyediting. We provide the skills you need to become a skilled copy-editor capable of preparing documents for publication.

The course then describes the core abilities, theoretical knowledge and qualifications necessary to perform more difficult copyediting duties. We demonstrate how to perform pre-publication checks on both digital and print articles. We show you how to rapidly spot grammatical mistakes, verify the validity of data, edit language to make it easier to read and more.

Whatever your current level of proficiency in writing English, this course helps you build or update your ability to work as an editorial staff member in the field of publishing. This training widens your editing portfolio but also helps you become a better writer overall, offering you the flexibility to edit fiction, nonfiction found on a wide variety of platforms, from novels to websites. These skills are key in publishing but are also useful in any field that demands excellent written communication. The careful use of language says a lot about your diligence and professionalism so sign up for this copyediting course to master English grammar and pick up the writing skills required to clean up text and make a good impression.