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Advanced Editorial Workshop: Substantive Editing

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Online, Tues. May 14
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Berkeley, Sat. June 1, 10 am, 10 meetings

X425 (2 semester units in Journalism)

A requirement in the Professional Sequence in Editing

Develop your skills in applying the principles of effective writing to the editing of nonfiction book manuscripts. Examine two phases of substantive editing—line editing and developmental editing—and learn the art of proposing editorial changes other than those required to correct errors or to achieve a consistent editorial style. Learn how to edit for clarity and concision, how to identify problems of cohesion and coherence (logical flow), and how to refine and invigorate an author’s style.

Prerequisites: Editorial Workshop II: Intermediate Copyediting X415

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We are upgrading our systems in July, so please enroll online in summer 2013 courses by July 8, 2013. After July 8, you must enroll in summer 2013 courses by phone, by mail or in person.

Future-Term Courses and Enrollments

Courses are offered three terms per year: spring, summer, fall. Information about upcoming courses is available when enrollment opens each term.

Spring term: Enrollment opens in early December. Classes begin in January.
Summer term: Enrollment opens in early April. Classes begin in late May.
Fall term: Enrollment opens in early July. Classes begin in August.

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Online, Tues. Jan. 15
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Berkeley, Sat. March 2, 9:30 am, 10 meetings