Self-Editing Techniques That Make Books Sell

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Udemy

Learn about the concepts and methods associated with self-editing to improve your writing.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 499 799

Quick Facts

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

Course overview

Self-editing is the process by which people polish their work by enhancing word choice, fixing errors, and refining a structure. Although it's preferable, most people perform these tasks on their own without the aid of a professional editor. Self-Editing Techniques That Make Books Sell online certification is created by Karen Crowell  - Instructor, Editor & Publisher, which is offered by Udemy for applicants who want to master the concepts behind self-editing to write succinctly and as well as those who want to enhance their overall writing abilities.

Applicants enrolling for the Self-Editing Techniques That Make Books Sell online training must have a foundational understanding of the theories and practices related to grammar and sentence structure. Self-Editing Techniques That Make Books Sell online course is a brief training that includes 8 downloadable study materials and assignments in addition to 33 minutes of video-based learning resources that cover topics such as content, dialogues, editing, writing, punctuation, nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, active voice, and many more.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 33 minutes of pre-recorded video content
  • 8 downloadable resources
  • Assignments

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  ₹799
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Writing skills Editing skills

After completing the Self-Editing Techniques That Make Books Sell certification course, applicants will gather foundational knowledge of the concepts associated with self-editing as well as will acquire the knowledge of the techniques involved with writing and editing. In this self-editing course, applicants will explore the fundamentals involved with content writing, character filters, and dialogues. In this self-editing certification, applicants will also learn about the functionalities of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, verbs, and active voice for editing as well as will acquire the knowledge of the strategies to deal with redundancy.

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Welcome
  • Preparation
  • Writing Prompts

Started, Began, -ing Words With Phrases and Infinitives

  • Started, Began, -ing Words, Phrases ,and Infinitives
  • Assignment

”Expletive” and “had ____ that” Phrases

  • Expletives and "had ___ that" phrases
  • Assignment

Voice

  • Write in Active Voice Whenever Possible
  • Assignment

"Had” in Internal Dialogue

  • Use Fewer “Hads” in Internal Dialogue
  • Assignment

Dealing with Dialogue

  • Dialogue Tags and Reducing Dialogue Length
  • Assignment
  • Side Note

Nouns Into Verbs and Shortening Verb Phrases

  • Nouns Into Verbs and Verb Phrases
  • Assignment

Double Nouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, and Verbs

  • Double Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs
  • Assignment

-ly Adverbs and Redundancy

  • Redundancy and Redundant Modifiers
  • Assignment

Character Filters, Cliches, and Hooks

  • Character Filters, Cliches, and Hooks
  • Assignment

Your Next Step

  • Assignment
  • Your Next Step

Additional Resources

  • Summary of Techniques

Instructors

Ms Karen Crowell

Ms Karen Crowell
Editor
Freelancer

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