Become a More Effective Copy Editor

Become a More Effective Copy Editor, available at $69.99, has an average rating of 4.5, with 26 lectures, based on 129 reviews, and has 654 subscribers.

You will learn about Use technology to edit more efficiently and effectively Use Microsoft Word add-ins to improve the functionality of Word Track time, increase productivity, and maintain focus Manage files safely and transmit them to clients confidentially Access online editing resources… This course is ideal for individuals who are This course is designed for both new and experienced copyeditors. I hope that all who participate will find ideas for making their work as a copyeditor easier and more effective. Note that the course will not teach you to be a copyeditor. It is particularly useful for This course is designed for both new and experienced copyeditors. I hope that all who participate will find ideas for making their work as a copyeditor easier and more effective. Note that the course will not teach you to be a copyeditor.

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Summary

Title: Become a More Effective Copy Editor

Price: $69.99

Average Rating: 4.5

Number of Lectures: 26

Number of Published Lectures: 26

Number of Curriculum Items: 26

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 26

Original Price: $34.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Use technology to edit more efficiently and effectively
Use Microsoft Word add-ins to improve the functionality of Word
Track time, increase productivity, and maintain focus
Manage files safely and transmit them to clients confidentially
Access online editing resources…

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for both new and experienced copyeditors. I hope that all who participate will find ideas for making their work as a copyeditor easier and more effective. Note that the course will not teach you to be a copyeditor.

Target Audiences

This course is designed for both new and experienced copyeditors. I hope that all who participate will find ideas for making their work as a copyeditor easier and more effective. Note that the course will not teach you to be a copyeditor.

This course, “Become a More Effective Copy Editor,” provides tips and tricks for improving the quality and efficiency of editing text. It is designed for people who edit written material, either on a freelance or full-time basis. I have worked as a copy editor for more than twenty years and have completed nearly 200 book-length projects. In the process, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, tried a lot of tools, and developed a workflow that is effective, and I’d like to pass along to you some of what I’ve learned. Note, however, that the course does NOT teach you how to become a copy editor or provide information about the mechanics of editing. Instead, this course focuses on how to use available tools to do your job more effectively. While I usually work on a Mac, I’ve done my best throughout to describe comparable software on both Mac and Windows platforms. In some cases, the tools are only available on one platform, as is the case, for instance, with some of the Word add-ons, which are only available for PC. The course is divided into five units. The first looks at tips and tricks for improving your workflow in Microsoft Word. The second emphasizes strategies for improving the quality and efficiency of your editing, highlighting some software packages and other tools. The third focuses on time tracking, creating focus, and increasing productivity. The fourth identifies various tools for working with files. And the final unit looks at a variety of online resources that are available and some tricks for accessing them more quickly. Thanks for joining me; I look forward to working with you in the coming days!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Course Overview

Lecture 1: Course Overview

Lecture 2: Using the Udemy Interface

Chapter 2: Use Microsoft Word More Effectively

Lecture 1: Introduction to Using Microsoft Word More Effectively

Lecture 2: Create Shortcuts to Review Changes and Comments (Word for Mac)

Lecture 3: Create Shortcuts to Review Changes and Comments (Word 2013 for Windows)

Lecture 4: Create Shortcuts to Change Views (Word for Mac)

Lecture 5: Create Shortcuts to Change Views (Word 2013 for Windows)

Chapter 3: Improve the Consistency and Quality of Your Editing

Lecture 1: Introduction to Improving Consistency and Quality

Lecture 2: Use Word Add-ins from The Editorium

Lecture 3: Use PerfectIt! Word Add-in

Lecture 4: Comparing WordRake and Grammarly

Lecture 5: Learn about Other Word Add-ins

Lecture 6: Improve Your Style Sheets

Lecture 7: Use Checklists to Improve Consistency

Chapter 4: Track Time, Improve Focus, and Increase Productivity

Lecture 1: Introduction to Time Tracking, Focus, and Productivity

Lecture 2: Track Your Time More Accurately

Lecture 3: Maintain Focus for Longer Periods

Lecture 4: Increase Efficiency with Typing Expanders and Window Managers

Chapter 5: Work with Files

Lecture 1: Introduction to Working with Files

Lecture 2: Transfer Files Confidentially to Clients

Lecture 3: Back Up Your Files

Lecture 4: Count Words in Files and Folders

Chapter 6: Access Additional Online Resources

Lecture 1: Introduction to Online Resources

Lecture 2: Access Online Style Guides and Dictionaries

Lecture 3: Use Online Resources for Editing Research

Chapter 7: Conclusion

Lecture 1: Course Conclusion

Instructors

Jeremy Rehwaldt
Freelance Copyeditor with Twenty-Five Years of Experience

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 1 votes
2 stars: 1 votes
3 stars: 23 votes
4 stars: 55 votes
5 stars: 49 votes

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