Developmental Editing
WRITING X 451.2WS
Learn to review written works to suggest line edits and substantial thematic revisions in this introductory course.
Hybrid
Starting at $788.00
As few as 4 days
3.0
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:
To be successful, an editor must draw from a broad base of skills, consider the entire publishing process, and be capable of developmentally editing a book into its best version. Developmental editing requires big picture thinking coupled with the ability to focus on critical areas that reflect on the entire text. Students will learn how to choose a manuscript, developmentally edit the text, craft an editorial letter, and give feedback directly to the author in a video interview with the class.Winter 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
Hybrid courses have both regular remote meeting times and online instruction. Click “See Details” for more information.
Available
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Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00AM PT - 6:00PM PT
Location:
Online
Instructor:
Tobi Harper
377747
Fee:
$788.00
23 days left. Enroll by Feb 17, 2021
Notes
Enrollment limited to 15 students. Visitors not permitted. $150 nonrefundable. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 19, 2021
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human
by Jonathan Gottschall
©2013
Mariner Books
ISBN 9780544002340
(Optional)
Book:
Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers
by Scott Norton
©2011
University of Chicago Press
ISBN 9780226595153
(Optional)
Book:
The Publishing Business: A Guide to Starting Out and Getting On
by Kelvin Smith and Melanie Ramdarshan Bold
©2018
Bloomsbury
ISBN 9781474249515
(Optional)
Book:
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King
©2010
Scribner
ISBN 9781439156810
(Optional)
Book:
The Chicago Manual of Style
University of Chicago Press
ISBN 9780226287058
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Feb 18, 2021
10:00AM PT - 6:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Fri Feb 19, 2021
10:00AM PT - 6:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Sat Feb 20, 2021
10:00AM PT - 6:00PM PT
Online
Discussion
Sun Feb 21, 2021
10:00AM PT - 6:00PM PT
Online
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