Become a Copy Editor & Proofreader: Complete Course

Get the core skills and technical knowledge to work as a copy editor or proofreader

Created by: Russel Brownlee
Writing Coach, Editor and Award-Winning Novelist

What Will I Learn?

• Edit in Microsoft Word using internationally accepted standard processes
• Mark up PDFs with proofreading instructions
• Identify and correct common errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Perform a full copy edit on documents of any size - from articles to books
• Price your services and work out your rate per hour
• Define a value proposition for your website and marketing material

Requirements

• Fluency in written English
• No previous editing experience required
• No extensive grammar knowledge required
• Recommended: Microsoft Word (you can do this course without Word but you will need Word when you get paying clients)

Target audience

• Beginner editors and proofreaders looking for an affordable entry point into the profession
• Companies wanting to train staff on editing skills
• Writers, creatives or managers wanting to transition to an editing role in their company
• Anyone with English fluency and good writing skills looking for an extra income stream or work-from-home opportunity
• Language professionals who want to explore the world of editing and see if is something they might enjoy