Jun 2-9, 2010

The six-day Intensive Course on Copy Editing and Proofreading is designed to update your knowledge of various aspects of editing. You will attend lectures and workshops, study reference material and handouts and see films on a publishing house and an editor at work. You will also practice your editing skills on a manuscript copy given to you for the purpose.

Who should attend this course?

• Those who want to make editing a career.
• In-service publishing professionals.
• Those managing editorial departments.
• Those wanting to improve their editing skills.

What can you expect from this course?

• Widening of your understanding and knowledge about the publishing industry.
• Understanding what editing is all about and how to do it effectively and efficiently.
• Establishing contacts with leading professionals in the industry.
• Learning online copy editing.
• Networking with fellow participants and faculty.
• Learning how to deal with authors successfully.
• Internship at a publishing house after completing the course.

What is special about this course?

• Only course of its kind in Asia and Africa.
• Opens up job opportunities in the publishing industry.
• Discussions with course faculty (each session includes 30-45 minutes for interaction, discussion and Q & A).