Virtual Learning
About the course
To edit efficiently you need strategies and tactics for using existing skills to maximum benefit. This course assumes experience in copyediting and concentrates on planning and carrying out editorial tasks. Its focus is books, but the ideas discussed can be used in editing any and every kind of material. The starting point of the course is the assumption that time and money are always limited. The course aims to help editors to:
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reflect on their working methods and determine how to improve them
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use their experience and expertise to take control of their work
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prepare, plan and carry out their work to an appropriate standard
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adapt their approach flexibly to the demands of each job
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harness Word to streamline their editing and increase efficiency
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systematise and improve their record-keeping
By the end of the course, you will understand:
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how to analyse and record the editorial work to be done on a script
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how to plan the edit and tackle it methodically
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how to prioritise the demands of a text and compromise with 'perfection'
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how to use Word to improve the mechanics of your editing
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how to keep work records that will support good editing and feed into future work
How the course works
Efficient Editing: Strategies and Tactics is delivered over four live sessions, each lasting two hours. Delegates are required to attend all sessions, which will be delivered as follows:
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Session 1, Thursday 13 February 10am-12pm (GMT) - reflection on current working methods; analysing a brief; doing the ‘best job possible’
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Session 2, Thursday 20 February 10am-12pm (GMT) - interrogating a brief; features of a text; analysing a project
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Session 3, Thursday 27 February 10am-12pm (GMT) - analysis of analysis (!); generic editing; harnessing technology
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Session 4, Thursday 6 March 10am-12pm (GMT) - discussion of final project; reflective discussion of editing practice/Q&A session
Places on our virtual learning courses are limited and sell out quickly. If your chosen course is already fully booked, please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.
Please note that we use Zoom for our online courses. Please ensure that you are able to access this system where you are based before booking your place. Please note the CIEP's terms and conditions before booking your place.
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