Editing and Proofreading
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In Bude
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Bude
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Editing and Proofreading Course Writing is often seen as the glamour part of the publishing industry, just as actors and directors are the much hyped up part of the movie world. But behind all these people are those who ensure that the end product makes sense and is free of mistakes. The film editor is a key person in the making of movies and in print it is the proofreaders and editors who ensure the highest possible quality of the product. By doing the Editing and Proofreading course you have chosen to enter a highly regarded profession, and as you progress through its stages, you will be provided with all the skills and knowledge needed to be either as a freelance proofreader/editor working from home, on either a part time or full-time basis, or employed full-time within the publishing industry.
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- Full Time
- Industry
- IT
- Proofreading
Course programme
Syllabus
Introduction
The publishing industry
How publisher works
How editor works
Copy editor's role
Proofreading Symbols, Skills
Introduction, Copy Editing
Grammar, Spelling
Punctuation, Capitalisation
Setting Up in Business
How to Sell Your Services
Help From New Technology
Electronic Publishing
Other Freelance Avenues
The Finishing Touches
Study HoursThis is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 165 hrs.
Editing and Proofreading