Developmental Editing I

WRITING X 451.2

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

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Fall
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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
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:

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. 

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Adam al-Sirgany
399516
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 27. Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER by FRIEDMAN, JANE
WHAT EDITORS DO : THE ART, CRAFT, AND BUSINESS OF BOOK EDITING
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Wed Oct 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Wed Oct 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Wed Oct 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Wed Nov 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Wed Nov 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Wed Dec 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Wed Dec 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Erin Stalcup
399515
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING, SECOND EDITION : A HANDBOOK FOR FREELANCERS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHERS by NORTON, SCOTT

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Adam al-Sirgany
401020
Fee:
$720.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Jan 8, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 15, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 22, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jan 29, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 5, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 12, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 19, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Feb 26, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 5, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Mar 12, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Erin Stalcup
401021
Fee:
$720.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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