About the course

This new one-day course picks up where 'Introduction to Copy-editing' and 'Introduction to Proofreading' left off. It assumes that delegates have attended both those courses or are familiar with the methods and techniques they contain.

The day is divided into two:

1. Copy-editing

• recognition and resolution of common copy-editing errors
• handling complex texts, including references, illustrations and tables
• editing to meet legal requirements and to ensure inclusivity
• improving narrative while being respectful of and sympathetic to the author's 'voice' 

2. Proofreading (knowledge of the BSI symbols is an advantage)

• checking a page proof for structure and layout
• dealing with widows, and with changes that could affect pagination
• collating the proof corrections of three other people and resolving their disagreements
• checking a revised proof to see that all the corrections have been made properly - and no new errors introduced!

Who should attend?
The course is suitable for those who have a basic knowledge and some experience of these two disciplines.

Tutors 
Cathy Tingle and Denise Cowle. Cathy is the tutor for the Introduction to Copy-editing courses on 6 March and 7 November 2019, and will lead the copy-editing element of this Further Copy-editing and Proofreading course. Denise is the tutor for the Introduction to Proofreading courses on 5 March, 12 June and 6 November 2019. She will lead the proofreading element of this Further Copy-editing and Proofreading course.

Fees and booking
£200+VAT/£175+VAT early booking (PS and SfEP members); £280+VAT/£260+VAT early booking (non-members). Registered charities get an additional £20 discount - use code CHARITY. For early booking, book by 17 May 2019.