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Copyediting and Proofreading Books

This hands-on course provides intensive training in the fundamentals of copyediting and proofreading books. Apply your advanced knowledge of spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation to editing manuscripts. Learn to use standard copyediting symbols and terminology and to create an in-house style guide. Discuss how to suggest text changes without interfering with the author’s voice and style. Learn the copy editor’s role in standard book publishing production cycles, including communicating successfully with editors, authors, vendors, and compositors. Also, gain an understanding of the difference between copyediting and proofreading. This course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Professional Copyediting, Proofreading, and Fact-Checking.

This course is delivered in an online format that uses a combination of real-time, instructor-led (synchronous) video meetings and self-paced (asynchronous) learning within NYU’s online learning platform, and there are weekly deadlines for lesson and assignment completion.

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You'll Walk Away with

  • Knowledge of standard copyediting symbols and terminology
  • An understanding of the difference between copyediting and proofreading
  • Techniques for suggesting editorial changes while still respecting the author’s voice and style
  • Knowledge of publication cycles, the various editorial roles, and the deadlines that comprise production schedules
  • The ability to develop and use in-house style sheets or guides

Ideal for

  • Professionals who are interested in entering the field of book copyediting
  • Copy editors who seek to hone their skills for book publishing

1 section

  • Spring 2025

    • Section

      001
    • Semester

      Spring 2025
    • Date

      Feb 19 - Apr 30
    • Day

      Wednesday
    • Time

      6:30PM-8:30PM
      • Online
    • Format

      Online
      • Online
    • Sessions

      6
    • Faculty

      Claire, Thomas
    • Location

      Instructor Led
    • Apr 2 – Apr 2
    • Wednesday
    • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Apr 16 – Apr 16
    • Wednesday
    • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Mar 5 – Mar 5
    • Wednesday
    • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Mar 19 – Mar 19
    • Wednesday
    • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Feb 19 – Feb 19
    • Wednesday
    • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
    • Instructor Led
    • Feb 19 – Apr 30
    • Self-Paced
    • Apr 30 – Apr 30
    • Wednesday
    • 6:30PM – 8:30PM
    • Instructor Led
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    • Section

      2
    • Semester

      Fall 2024
    • Date

      Sep 4 - Nov 20
    • Day

      Wednesday
    • Time

      6:30PM-8:30PM
      • Online
    • Format

      Online
      • Online
    • Sessions

      6
    • Faculty

      Claire, Thomas
    • Location

      Instructor Led
    Tuition $1149