Copyediting
- Develop techniques to edit text for accuracy, clarity, and flow
- Develop skills in-demand across all media types
Copy editors play roles essential to ensuring the consistency and accuracy of text and preparing manuscripts for publication. These skills are in demand across all types of media, including book, magazine, newspaper, and online publishing. Job opportunities are available through the robust freelance market and occasionally through full-time in-house positions, and the skills are transferable to all industries that utilize written communications.
A Career in Freelance Copyediting
Hone both your copyediting skills and your professionalism, and receive expert advice on how to get hired at either a magazine or book publisher.
Bias in American Media: An Overview
When working in media jobs, it’s essential to be both a savvy consumer of the news as well as a thoughtful editor. This class, taught by a...
Introduction to the Media Industry
In this two-session course taught by a senior magazine editor with deep experience in newspaper, magazine, and digital media as well as...
Fact-Checking for Accuracy
Learn to develop effective fact-checking strategies to apply in any field of publishing.
Copyediting for Digital and Print Media
Section 1 is now full for Spring 2023. If you wish to be added to the waitlist for this course, please contact us at sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu. If...
Copyediting and Proofreading Books
This hands-on course provides intensive training in the fundamentals of copyediting and proofreading books.
Mastering English Grammar
Review the eight principal parts of speech, and gain an understanding of how they work together syntactically to form sentences.