Effective Editing

After completing this course, you should be able to: Recall the principles of sentence and paragraph structure in order to make your writing more concise, Differentiate between the various types of viewpoints and the benefits of using each in your writing, Identify the ins and outs of passive voice, including what constitutes passive voice, how to recognize it in a piece of writing, and where to apply it, Recognize common mistakes in your writing and the steps for using editing checklists for final proofreading.

Students, aspiring professionals, Interns, executives etc.

Basic English and computer literacy required

Contributes to Professional and technical skill development in this area

IACET Accredited printable certificate on scoring 80% pass

The world of book production has changed drastically for the fiction and non-fiction writer. In today’s world of publishing, the intense competition for the attention of publishers and readers means you are pretty much on your own as far as the editing of your book, especially as a first time writer. In this course, Effective Editing, we discuss the information you need to proofread your material so you eliminate the grammar and spelling errors that are so distracting to your readers. But editing is about much more than a simple proofread. This course also shows you how to analyze and take apart your fiction or non-fiction manuscript, and work through the deeper problems you might have with the plot, characterization, dialogue, organization, and logic. If you are ready to learn how to edit your own writing and make it better than you ever dreamed, then let\'s get started!

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