A Career in Freelance Copyediting

In this practical guide to maneuvering through the freelance copyediting world, hone both your copyediting skills and your professionalism. Receive expert advice on how to get hired at a magazine, book publisher, or website, and learn the tricky ins and outs to becoming an exemplary freelance copy editor. Topics include editing tests and how to take them successfully; résumé resourcefulness, interviewing skills, and job interview follow-up; workplace etiquette and communications techniques; walking the tightrope between copyediting and content editing; the pluses and minuses of social media; and networking by using your contacts to the fullest. Receive constructive feedback on interactive assignments and role-playing situations that will help you to launch your copyediting career.  This course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking.

PLEASE NOTE: Students must attend all 3 sessions, there are no makeup classes.

Requirements:
The certificate is awarded to students who declare candidacy and successfully complete the one required course listed below with a grade of B or higher.

You must declare your candidacy by completing the Declaration of Certificate Candidacy form in order to receive your certificate and the 10% discount.

Questions? Contact us at The Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media. Email sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7289.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 1

You'll walk away with

• Knowledge of best practices in copyediting
• Practical advice for launching your copyediting career

Ideal for

• All levels of students
• Professionals interested in launching a freelance copyediting career