Courses and Jobs for Proofreading and Editing

[Pages:9]Courses and Jobs for Proofreading and Editing

Courses

You might like to take courses to hone your skills. Unfortunately there are not many free courses. You might try MOOC ( Massive Open Online Courses) as they keep offering new content. I suggest, first try the free ones and check job / temperament viability. If this suits, you can go for the professional paid courses. Mooc List - MOOC Org -

1. Proofreading 1. Free Online Proofreading Tutorials

There are several free e books and ppt on the page to help learn the basics.

2. Proofreading and Copyediting 101

Basic Course (no certificate) = $50.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $75.00 12 hours, 14 lessons.

3. SFEP society for editors and proofreaders

This is one of the accredited Society for editors and proof readers with several courses. But they are not free.

4. CMP Collage of Media and Publishing

Accredited proofreading and editing course Proofreading and editing Price: ?294.50 incl VAT.

5. Indian Copyeditors Forum

This website has been set up by an Indian freelance editorial professional Vivek Kumar. It was created to answer the need for a networking forum where fellow freelancers can interact, find jobs, and discuss editorial issues.

Editing

Any published writer will tell you that a good editor is essential for a successful book.

An editor should have knowledge of different style guides and may also perform fact-checking or have specialized knowledge in a particular field. As such, a great copyeditor may cost a bit more than a proofreader.

An editor may ? Rewrites sentences and paragraphs for flow ? Makes the text clearer and more understandable ? Use his specialized knowledge to clarify and improve text If you're a writer, you will learn essential self-editing tools to give your manuscripts the professional look that publishers like to see.

Courses 6. Where Can I Find Free Online Editing Courses?

d_Them.html Several university courses

7. Webshop

Onestop shop for proofing, editing, illustrations, translations, research.

8. Editorial Training



9. PROFESSIONAL SEQUENCE IN Editing

Offering proficiency in copyediting, line editing and developmental editing, the Professional Sequence in Editing is the ideal training for those with a passion for fine-tuning the written word The program has an estimated total cost of $2,600 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

10. The Keys to Effective Editing

$149.00 From the language of editing to grammar, punctuation, and syntax to the all-important relationships between editor, author, and publisher, every facet of editing will be explored in this copyeditor course. Online editing is gaining popularity; its complexities will be unravelled and its advantages and pitfalls explored.

11. Editing Courses and Classes Overview

Editing courses are available for those who want to learn the principles of developing and enhancing written works, images, and videos.

Offerings range from standalone courses for personal enrichment to full undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs.

Online Proofreading and Editing Jobs

As a proof-reader, with increasing demand year by year, one can earn significant income. You can either charge by page or hour. A professional proof-reader can make $10 to $15 an hour.

Almost all job portals have this category. You have to register free with them to get updated offers.

There are several ways to accomplish your online job.

One editor or a writer could email their work to you. You would make necessary edits and email it back.

Else, writers may post their work to a blog or a website where you can log on and make the changes to the blog or website and save the work.

Email, instant messaging, Skype, face talk , texting, or online meetings keep people in touch. New technologies are evolving everyday and being used. You need to be comfortable and familiar with non-traditional means of communication.

Where to Find Jobs Listed below are some great sites and services that can help you find and land online proof reading and editing as well as freelance writing jobs.

JuJu - The job site database JuJu has a listing of online editing and proof reading jobs. Many of the listings are for part-time work, but there are the occasional permanent gigs that appear on the board. You should make it a

habit to check sites like this on a regular basis so you are sure that you don't miss your perfect opportunity.

Upwork - Upwork is a great site with a wide listing of freelance projects, often including editing and proof reading jobs. You'll need to create a profile and submit proposals to clients. Check this site often to see what new opportunities are opening up every day.

Guru - Guru is a fantastic online site dedicated to freelancers. Their writing, editing, and translation section is rich with positions in the proof reading and editing field. This website should be searched daily if you're serious about finding an online job.

Persistence and Patience

Getting the hang of finding an online job can take a little time. Submitting resumes electronically and conducting phone interviews might be a bit different for someone who is used to getting to know employers face to face. But once you adjust, the benefits of working online are tremendous.

More sites for Editing and Proof reading jobs 1. Indeed .com



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4. Bixbee



5. Monster India



6. ProofreadNOW

We are currently seeking highly qualified English proofreaders living or working in European and Asian time zones. Our model requires that you have reliable Internet connectivity (preferably cable or DSL or T1) and up-to-date software tools, including MS Word and/or Adobe Acrobat V6 (not the free reader).



7. Edit fast

Are you a skilled editor, proofreader, writer? Looking for a job? We need you!

We strongly recommend that you read this entire page as it contains important information and directions.



8. Wordfirm Inc

We sometimes seek skilled publication professionals--including writers, copyeditors, proofreaders, and graphic designers--to work for us as independent contractors. These freelancers all work from their home office through the Internet, so location is not a factor.

Apply by filling out our online independent contractor application.



9. Freelance Specialist Editors



Cactus Communications employs a global team of highly skilled editors who are experts in various academic fields. We're currently looking for specialist freelancer copyeditors and substantive editors.

10. Editing & Proofreading Jobs



11. Work From Home



Content is everywhere. From books to magazines to essays and ads, the written word is used to convey a ton of information every day. And that's not even including websites. Think about this:

As of January 2014, there were 180 million active websites, all of which are filled with content.

With so much content being written, it only makes sense that online proofreading and editing jobs have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.

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