Can Anyone Be an Editor?
With all of the different kinds of editing, grammar rules, and monotonous re-reading, editing can be a complicated and overwhelming process. Editing is undoubtedly crucial to the writing process. The article “Anyone Can Proofread a Newspaper,” from the October edition of the Editorial Inspirations newsletter, mentions that many newspaper companies have fired their editors. Unfortunately, the unedited errors disgruntled some of the newspaper readers. Editing is a step that we cannot dismiss. But, can editing be fun? Of course it can!
One way to spruce up your editing skills is with Editorial Inspirations’ class, Editing 101. We will discuss basic editing skills as well as the publishing process. For the business minded, you can glean some tips as we talk about the business part of editing. This class will also cover IT needs for editors and one-on-one appointment times with an IT specialist to review your specific problems. A bonus grammar review will be included as well! This practical, informative, and hands-on class will be held November 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (breakfast and lunch will be included). Register for this class on October 13 (which is English Language Day), or on October 16 (which is Dictionary Day), and you will receive a 10% discount!
Earlier this month, I was interviewed for an article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on networking. We will be discussing many of the same topics mentioned in this article in Editing 101.
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Hope Whitby
10/14/2010
I am unable to attend the November class. I am very interested in learning about editing. When is the next class?
April Michelle Davis
10/15/2010
We will be announcing the spring date for the class in mid-November. Be sure to sign up for the e-newsletter, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter to hear about the course dates as soon as they are posted.
April Michelle Davis
11/9/2010
Editing 101 will be held on March 26, 2011. Information about the class is posted on the Editing 101 web page. Those who sign up for the Editing 101 by December 31, 2010, and mention code “2010” will receive a 10% discount off the price of the course!
Also, on May 21, 2011, we will be hosting Editing 102. Information about this class is posted on the Editing 102 web page.
And, to make the deal even sweeter, if you sign up for Editing 102 at the same time, the 10% discount code for Editing 101 can be applied to Editing 102 as well! Therefore, you can receive 10% off the price of both classes–a savings of $50!