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Editing and Proofreading Masterclass | Dominate Writing, Punctuation & Grammar
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About Editing and Proofreading Masterclass | Dominate Writing, Punctuation & Grammar
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
What You Will Learn?
- 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 my class on Freelancing On Upwork..
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- See you on the course!.
- Sincerely,.
- Instructor Nitay.