Editing Mastery: How To Edit Writing To Perfection

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Udemy

Become knowledgeable about the advanced principles and techniques involved in editing from the ground up.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 499 3499

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Editing is the process of getting writing ready for publication. It's an essential step in turning a rough draught into a polished finished product. Editing Mastery: How To Edit Writing To Perfection online certification is designed by Shani Raja - Ex-Wall Street Journal editor and is available through Udemy for applicants who want to acquire the knowledge and experience in the core concepts and strategies associated with editing to become professional editors.

Editing Mastery: How To Edit Writing To Perfection online classes encompass more than 6.5 hours of comprehensive lectures accompanied by articles and 54 downloadable resources provide applicants with an understanding of the methodical editing process that consistently turns practically any piece of nonfiction writing into beautiful, dazzling prose. Editing Mastery: How To Edit Writing To Perfection online course covers a wide range of subjects, including nonfiction writing, spellbinding writing, content editing, presentation editing, structure editing, and style editing.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 6.5 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 1 article 
  • 54 downloadable resources

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 499  ₹3,499
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Editing skills

After completing the Editing Mastery: How To Edit Writing To Perfection certification course, applicants will acquire a thorough understanding of the concepts involved with editing as well as will acquire an understanding of the foundational principles of writing editing. In this editing course, applicants will explore the fundamentals of spellbinding writing and nonfiction writing. In this editing certification, applicants will also acquire knowledge of the methodologies involved with structure editing, content editing, style editing, and presentation editing.

The syllabus

The Magic Of Deep Editing

  • What Is deep editing?
  • The deep editing framework
  • How this is going to work

The Content Edit

  • What is the territory of the piece?
  • Sample article
  • What is its ultimate purpose?
  • What are the individual points?
  • Demonstration: Breaking up the points
  • Does every point make sense?
  • Demonstration: Making sense of each point
  • Is every point relevant?
  • Demonstration: Deleting irrelevant points
  • Is every point worthwhile?
  • Demonstration: Eliminating rambling
  • Is every point unique?
  • Demonstration: Getting rid of repetition
  • Are all the “facts” correct?
  • Demonstration: Verifying the “facts”
  • Is anything missing?
  • Demonstration: Adding in missing information

The Structure Edit

  • What is the ”angle”?
  • Demonstration: Choosing your angle
  • What are the key sections?
  • Demonstration: Creating categories
  • What is the narrative structure?
  • Demonstration: Creating a narrative
  • Are the points ordered elegantly?
  • Demonstration: Ordering points within sections

The Style Edit

  • Is there a narrative definition?
  • Demonstration: Creating narrative “turns”
  • Does it read well?
  • Demonstration: Making the piece read well
  • Is there any clutter?
  • DemonstrationClearing up the clutter
  • Are the paragraphs in good shape?
  • Demonstration: Arranging paragraphs
  • Could it start better?
  • Demonstration: Creating a jazzy intro
  • Could it end better?
  • Demonstration: Creating a snazzy ending
  • Can we make it more evocative?
  • Demonstration: Adding color to the narrative
  • Is every person and entity correctly introduced?
  • Demonstration: Tidy references

The Presentation Edit

  • Is the spelling, grammar, punctuation respectable?
  • Demonstration: Taking care of the basics
  • Do the headlines and text square up?
  • Demonstration: Title matching
  • Is everything consistent?
  • Demonstration: Fixing inconsistencies
  • Read out loud
  • Demonstration: Addressing trip-ups

Conclusion And Bonuses

  • Congratulations! You are an elite editor!
  • Some final exercises
  • Bonus Video: My 9-Step Quick Editing System

Instructors

Mr Shani Raja

Mr Shani Raja
Journalist
Freelancer

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