Description
Great writing is rewritten. This course teaches authors and content creators the essential skills of editing and proofreading to elevate their work from good to exceptional. You’ll begin by understanding the four levels of editing: developmental editing (big picture structure), line editing (clarity and style), copyediting (grammar and consistency), and proofreading (final error catching). Through real examples and practice exercises, you’ll learn how to tighten language, eliminate redundancy, improve sentence flow, and maintain a consistent voice. The course provides grammar and punctuation refreshers, style guide overviews (APA, Chicago, MLA), and tips for managing common errors in spelling, homophones, passive voice, verb tense, and more. You’ll also discover the art of self-editing: how to get distance from your work, use digital tools like Grammarly and ProWritingAid effectively, and when to seek outside editing help. Whether you’re preparing a novel, blog post, article, or academic work, this course gives you the editing toolkit you need to ensure your writing is clear, professional, and error-free. Ideal for writers of all genres and levels, this course makes the editing process approachable and even enjoyable.
Mayowa –
I thought editing was just about fixing typos—this course taught me how to tighten structure, improve tone, and polish every paragraph.
Chizoba –
The proofreading techniques in this course helped me reduce errors in my documentation and meet quality standards more consistently.
Bilkisu –
I saved hundreds by doing a strong self-edit before hiring a professional editor. The course gave me practical checklists and examples I use with every chapter.
Tobi –
This course helped me spot the little mistakes I used to overlook. My writing is cleaner, sharper, and finally ready for submission to publishers!
Kolo –
This course made academic editing so much easier. It improved not only my grammar but also how I revise for clarity and flow. I now get better feedback from professors!