Editing and Proofreading Masterclass | Dominate Writing, Punctuation & Grammar

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Free Online Course: Editing and Proofreading Masterclass | Dominate Writing, Punctuation & Grammar provided by Skillshare is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Editing and Proofreading Masterclass | Dominate Writing, Punctuation & Grammar is taught by Nitay L.

Overview
  • Get 2 Courses In 1 - Both Editing and Proofreading

    My name is Nitay, an Instructor with one main wish!

    Bringing your knowledge of proofreading and editing to a whole new level through a series of fun video lessons.

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    Uncover Pro Methods From an Expert: Learn From an Experienced Proofreader and Freelancer for More Than 5 Years.

    Discover the Biggest Market for Freelancing Jobs: Learn How to Get Proofreading Jobs on Upwork and Receive Exclusive Information on Other Freelancing Platforms.

    Time Is Money: Become An Expert Proofreader and Editor within a Few Hours of Content-filled Lessons instead of Wasting Precious Time in Search of Incomplete Information on the Web.

    Topics You'll Learn During the Editing Course

    • Track Changes in MS Word and Use the Best AutoCorrect Software.

    • Recognize Common Text Errors and How to Enhance Text Quality.

    • Edit Fiction Novels, Web Articles, and Academic Writing.

    • Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Write and Edit Faster.

    • Enhance Publishing, Creative Writing, and Copyediting Skills.

    And Much More!

    Topics You'll Learn During the Proofreading Course

    • Proofread Translation with 3 Essential Methods!

    • Spot Common Grammar, Punctuation, and Language Errors.

    • Clarify Text, Fix Poor Syntax, and Correct Punctuation.

    • Work in Proofreading Through Online Job Sites (Upwork Guide Included).

    And Much More!

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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I have been editing for about two years now, and I wanted to learn more about editing and proofreading, especially when it comes to my writing. I'm glad that I took this course and will take some more like this." (Angelic Houston)

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Very straightforward explanations. This course is helpful, especially if you don't have experience or prior knowledge in Proofreading." (Arman Castillote)

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Very nicely explained, the instructor gave all essential details, very easy to understand" (Priyanka Chauhan)

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    You might also like this class on Freelancing On Upwork.

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    See you on the course!

    Sincerely,

    Instructor Nitay

Syllabus
    • Introduction Video - Hidden Gems of Knowledge Await You
    • Proofreading Preview Video
    • Introduction to Proofreading
    • Niches & Jobs as a Proofreader
    • Universal Proofreading Symbols
    • Keyboard Shortcuts & English AutoCorrect Software
    • Proofreading with Microsoft Word
    • Proofreading Translation
    • 7 Tips for Proofreading Better
    • Colons
    • Spotting Colon Errors
    • Semicolons
    • Identifying Semicolon Errors
    • Full Stops
    • Recognizing Full Stop Errors
    • Commas — Part 1
    • Correcting Comma Errors – Part 1
    • Commas — Part 2
    • Correcting Comma Errors – Part 2
    • Hyphens and Dashes
    • Locating Hyphens and Dashes Errors
    • Apostrophes
    • Detecting Apostrophe Errors
    • Slashes
    • Uncovering Slash Errors
    • Quotation Marks
    • Finding Quotation Marks Errors
    • Parentheses
    • Catching Parentheses Errors
    • Capitalization
    • Clarify Syntax
    • Fixing Passive Voice and Misplaced Modifiers
    • Common Spelling Mistakes
    • Consistent Style
    • Academic, Web, & Print Media ProofreadingTests
    • Editing Preview Video
    • Introduction to Editing
    • Niches & Jobs as an Editor
    • 6 Main Types of Editing
    • Inefficient Phrases and Words
    • Clarifying Inefficient Sentences
    • Redundancy and Repetition
    • Fending Off The Attack Of Redundant Sentences
    • Relevant and Irrelevant Info
    • Eliminate The Trivial; Note The Devoid
    • Hemingway Editor
    • Complex Sentences, Adverbs, and Passive Voice
    • Avoid Adjectives, Adverbs, and Weak Nouns
    • Turn Weak Writing to Writing That Sticks You To The Page
    • Sentence and Word Variety
    • Add Variety; Make These Sentences Tasty
    • Fact checking
    • True/False? Spot Wrong Facts
    • Editing Plot
    • Editing Themes
    • Editing Characterization
    • Editing Point of View
    • Editing Plot Pace
    • Editing Dialogue
    • Show, don't tell
    • Academic, Web, & Story Editing Tests
    • Proofreading Job Sites
    • Introduction to Upwork
    • Final & Bonus Lesson