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Course Description

While manuscript editors serve to enhance texts that have already been accepted for publication, the developmental editor can help mold an author’s approach to a work before a publisher’s review board decides whether to publish it. This course will focus on what it means to be a developmental editor by taking students through the developmental editing process. Beginning with a discussion on which books qualify to be developmentally edited, the course covers scheduling, competitive books, and author relations. Students will work on practical, hands-on exercises with real-world manuscripts and reviews. This class may be taken as an elective in the Editing Certificate. NOTES: Students should read Scott Norton’s Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers prior to class (and bring the book to class). 

"Online self-paced" refers to course start and end dates. "Online fixed date" refers to the synchronous session schedule fully available under "Section Notes."

 

Applies Toward the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Developmental Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Aug 01, 2024
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 27, 2024 to Aug 01, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
9.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,320.00
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM Central Time.

Dates: June 27, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1.

Please note that the class will not meet on Thursday, July 4. 

Required Text: Scott Norton’s Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers, Second Edition

Section Title
Developmental Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Sep 03, 2024 to Oct 03, 2024
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 05, 2024 to Oct 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,320.00
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM Central Time.

Dates: September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3.

Required Text: Scott Norton’s Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers, Second Edition

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