Fundamentals of Copyediting Books
X59.9120
/ $595
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Publishing
In this practical training course, develop the editing skills you need in the world of book publishing. The course covers the varying editing requirements for trade, reference, and other types of books, as well as those of online editing. Learn about standard proofreader's and copy editor's marks, manuscript development, style sheets, house styles, and common word usage problems. Topics also include the use of appropriate reference works and the interrelationship of copy editor, editor, and production editor. This course includes extensive assignments, and students receive constructive feedback on their work.
Students must have fluency in English and proficiency in grammar.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Editing (Publishing), Book Publishing, Publishing, Career Resources
Course Materials
Section 1
Monday 6:30pm-8:30pm
February 22 - May 10
No class 3/29 and 4/5.
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Navorn Johnson
Location: Manhattan Village Acad 43 W22
Section 2
Tuesday 6:45pm-8:45pm
February 23 - May 11
No class 3/30 and 4/6.
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Beth Adelman
Location: Woolworth Building, 15 Barclay
Section 3
Wednesday 6:45pm-8:45pm
February 24 - May 5
No class 3/31.
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Donald McConnell
Location: Manhattan Village Acad 43 W22
