Developmental Editing

WRITING X 451.2

Learn to review written works to suggest line edits and substantial thematic revisions in this introductory course.

What you can learn.

Identify what works and what needs improvement in drafts of a written work
Learn about the various roles of professional editors
Practice writing thorough editorial letters to identify revision plans

About this course:

An editor’s job includes not only improving the mechanics of writing but identifying places where content isn’t working or needs revision and development. This skill is also invaluable for writers, who can use it to shape their own work or to make extra money as they work on their own projects. Using exercises and readings, students learn how to use the elements of craft to draft editorial letters and representative line edits. Class discussions also explore the various roles of professional editors. The goal is to gain confidence as an editor by line-editing a large piece of fiction and writing a detailed editorial letter as the final class assignment. Required for the Certificate in Literary Representation and the Certificate in Editing and Publishing.

Spring 2023 Schedule

April 12 - June 14

Wednesday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Erin Stalcup

391031

Fee:

$720.00

Remote

Location: Remote Classroom

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ENROLL BY: Apr 12, 2023

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 26, 2023

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers by Scott Norton

University of Chicago Press

ISBN 9780226595153

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