Service Overview

This comprehensive 8-week service teaches you professional editing techniques used by publishing houses worldwide. Under the guidance of our experienced team editors, you'll master developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading—the essential skills every published author needs.

Whether you're editing your own manuscript or preparing for a professional editing career, this service provides the knowledge and practice needed to refine prose to publication standards.

Duration

8 Weeks

Level

Beginner to Advanced

Time Commitment

6-8 hours/week

Delivery

Live Online Classes

Certificate

Professional Credential

What You'll Learn

Developmental editing: analyzing structure, narrative flow, and thematic coherence
Content editing: refining argument, clarity, and reader engagement
Line editing: perfecting prose style and sentence construction
Copy editing: mastering grammar, punctuation, and style consistency
Proofreading: catching errors in preparation for publication
Using professional editing tools and software
Providing constructive feedback to other writers
Building an editing portfolio

Service Modules

Module 1: Foundations

Understanding editing levels, manuscript assessment, and editorial standards.

Module 2: Developmental Editing

Structure analysis, pacing, voice, and major revision strategies.

Module 3: Line Editing

Prose refinement, sentence construction, and style development.

Module 4: Copy Editing

Grammar mastery, style guides, and consistency standards.

Module 5: Proofreading

Final error detection and publication-ready preparation.

Module 6-8: Capstone Project

Edit a complete manuscript and build your professional portfolio.

Who Should Get Started

Authors wanting to edit their own manuscripts professionally
Aspiring professional editors
Publishing professionals seeking formalized training
Writing coaches and consultants
Anyone committed to publishing excellence

Service Instructor

Sophia Goldstein is a developmental editor with 500+ manuscripts edited and a published author in multiple genres. She brings 20 years of publishing industry experience and a passion for helping writers achieve excellence.

Editing & proofreading