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Professional Editing & Proofreading

You only need to look at the vast number of newspapers, magazines and books available to understand why good editors and proofreaders are in great demand. On top of that, there are PR and advertising agencies, large and small companies, law firms, colleges and universities, all requiring the services of editors and proofreaders.

During your course you will be shown how to become an editor or proofreader, and also the different avenues in which you could source work! Your personally allocated tutor will help you achieve your goals by assessing and overseeing your progress.

The Writing School's Editing & Proofreading course has all you need to get started. We'll help polish your grammar, punctuation and spelling, give you handy information sheets of proofreading marks, and lots of exercises for you to practice your skills! We also cover business management, new technology, marketing and much more. Plus, as your course is delivered by distance education, there are no timetables to adhere to so your study can fit around your current lifestyle.

If you want to enter an industry that could give you a full- or part-time income, then this is the course for you - enrol today!

Key areas of learning - Professional Editing & Proofreading course

•    Introduction to professional copy editing
•    Editing symbols and skills
•    An introduction to proofreading
•    Grammar and spelling
•    Punctuation and capitalisation
•    Setting up in business
•    How to sell your services
•    Implications of new technology
•    Electronic publishing
•    Other avenues for freelancers