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.
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
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Spring 2024
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Section
001 -
Semester
Spring 2024 -
Date
Feb 14 - Apr 24 -
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Wednesday -
Time
6:30PM-8:30PM -
Sessions
6 -
Faculty
Claire, Thomas -
Location
Instructor Led
- Mar 27 – Mar 27
- Wednesday
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM
- Instructor Led
- Apr 10 – Apr 10
- Wednesday
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM
- Instructor Led
- Feb 28 – Feb 28
- Wednesday
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM
- Instructor Led
- Mar 13 – Mar 13
- Wednesday
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM
- Instructor Led
- Feb 14 – Feb 14
- Wednesday
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM
- Instructor Led
- Feb 14 – Apr 24
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- Self-Paced
- Apr 24 – Apr 24
- Wednesday
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM
- Instructor Led
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Section
2 -
Semester
Fall 2023 -
Date
Sep 13 - Nov 30 -
Day
Wednesday -
Time
6:30PM-8:30PM -
Sessions
6 -
Faculty
Claire, Thomas -
Location
Instructor Led
Tuition $1099 -