The world of book production has changed drastically for the fiction and non-fiction writer. In today’s world of publishing, the intense competition for the attention of publishers and readers means you are pretty much on your own as far as the editing of your book, especially as a first time writer. In this course, Effective Editing, we discuss the information you need to proofread your material so you eliminate the grammar and spelling errors that are so distracting to your readers. But editing is about much more than a simple proofread. This course also shows you how to analyze and take apart your fiction or non-fiction manuscript, and work through the deeper problems you might have with the plot, characterization, dialogue, organization, and logic. If you are ready to learn how to edit your own writing and make it better than you ever dreamed, then let's get started!
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
Effective Editing course content
The Effective Editing course consists of 4 modules:
Effective Editing Module 1 What Editors Look For & Editing Structure
- Excessive Wordiness
- Order in Sentences
- Pronoun References
- Consistency
- The Quick Read
- Characters
- Scene and Event Flow
Effective Editing Module 2 Content Editing & Fixing General Texts
- Check Your Facts
- Descriptive Writing
- Point of View
- Change the Order
- Long Paragraphs
- Sentence Length
Effective Editing Module 3 Voice, Section, Chapter, and Book Structures
- Passive Voice
- Active Voice
- Section Structure
- Chapter Structure
- Book Structure
Effective Editing Module 4 Proofreading for Grammar and Punctuation & Editing Checklists
- Dialogue in Writing
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Fiction Editing Checklists
- Non-Fiction Editing Checklists
- Final Proofreading
After the Effective Editing course
After completing the Effective Editing course, you should be able to:
- Gain an understanding of how to edit for a well written manuscript
- Explore the benefits of writing with control and variation
- Explore how to proofread material so grammar and spelling errors are eliminated
- Study how to work through the deeper problems with plot, characterization, dialogue, organization, and logic
Course duration
The Effective Editing course is 24 hours long, taught over 4 weeks.
