Even after you’ve put the finishing touches on your piece, the writing process is far from finished. Most written works are edited by a professional editor before being published or posted. While a few writer-editor relationships turn adversarial or combative, most are cooperative and constructive and help make the work the best it can be.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

 

• Set a budget and timeline with your editor before the editing process begins.
• Pick the right editor for your project by looking at their certifications, experience and views on editing.
• Determine the level of editing your need.
• Understand the different types of editing, including developmental, copy editing and proofreading.
• Know what to expect at each stage of process, including resolving queries, reviewing and accepting edits, and using style sheets.