Online Professional Editor Course

Turn your passion for words into a career as a professional editor by learning essential hard and soft skills in this online editing course. Start today!

Become a Skilled Editor

Our online Professional Editing course will delve into the intricacies of grammar, manuscript editing, and digital editing, equipping you with practical skills for success in publishing, online media, and beyond. With expert guidance and engaging assignments, this editing and proofreading course is your key to mastering the art of editing and distinguishing yourself in the competitive world of written communication.

Whether you are looking to expand your professional development or fill gaps in your current qualifications, this course will help you gain new skills to enhance your use of editing in everyday work or personal projects. Upon completion of the course, you will possess a thorough understanding of editing best practices.

Job Outlook for Professional Editors

According to Indeed, the average salary for an editor is $67,643 per year, while the average copy editor’s salary is $67,051 per year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median annual wage for editors was $73,080 in May 2022, with the highest 10% earning over $140,000 annually.

According to the BLS, about 11,600 job openings for editors are projected annually, on average, through 2032. These openings are expected to be filled by replacing workers who move to other occupations or retire from the labor force.

Professional Editor FAQs

What is a professional editor?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, editors plan, coordinate, and revise content material for publication in books, newspapers, periodicals, or websites. They review story ideas and decide what material will appeal most to readers. During the review process, editors often offer comments to improve the product and suggest titles and headlines.

What does a professional editor do?

Editors typically work in office settings, on-site with their employer, or remotely. They often utilize desktop or electronic publishing software, scanners, and other electronic communication equipment. Most editors work full-time, with their schedules primarily dictated by production deadlines and specific editorial roles.

What do book editors do? 

According to ZipRecruiter, a book editor gets a manuscript ready for publication. Job duties include grammar checks, line editing, and fact-checking. A book editor revises documents to fit a publishing house’s requirements—with some editors specializing in a particular genre. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential for this career. 

What does a copy editor do?  

According to Indeed, a copy editor can work in several industries, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing content to ensure the use of proper grammar, syntax, and punctuation. They can also adjust a manuscript’s tone to comply with company branding.

Course Objectives

Correct language errors (i.e., poor grammar, incorrect spelling and punctuation, and ambiguities)

Improve conciseness and clarity, if and where this is of significance

Check and clear copyright material to be used in the publication (i.e., anything that is not the author’s original work should be appropriately referenced and used only by the law in any jurisdiction relevant to the publication)

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. You should have basic computer knowledge and know how to upload documents.

Instructors

Johanna Craven
Johanna is the author of seven historical novels, published both independently and by London’s Lume Books. She also works as a freelance editor for publishing houses and independent authors across Australia, the US and the UK. Johanna has more than twenty years of teaching experience, tutoring adults and children in creative writing, music composition and piano. She firmly believes everyone can be a writer – all they need is guidance and encouragement!

Registration and Enrollment

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