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The Business of Copyediting

WCWP-40333

The Business of Copyediting  (WCWP-40333)
6 Weeks | Online

In the Business of Copyediting course, students will be prepared to launch their own copyediting or proofreading business or grow an existing one. In today's economy, creating a career with flexibility and mobility appeals to many people. The course will focus on how to acquire work, grow your business, legal and tax structures, financial basics, and day-to-day management. Included are resources for networking though copyediting organizations.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will have the following:

  • A plan to launch and maintain an editing business.
  • A plan for finding and approaching clients in a preferred niche or subject area.
  • Working knowledge of financial and legal issues such as business structures, income taxes, expenses, recordkeeping, and business liability insurance.
  • Working knowledge of editorial rates, contracts, invoicing, and work logs.
  • A set of resources and tools to help in their editing business.

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall | Online

Note: Non-certificate students may take this class. There are assignments and reading with weekly due dates. Please purchase the textbook before class begins.

Course Information

Online
2.00 units
$460.00

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This course applies to these programs

Copyediting

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Section ID:

188344

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/11/2025

Note:

This is an online course; all class sessions are taught online. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears in the LOCATION section.<br><b>

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Instructor: Robin Kelley

Robin Kelley
Robin Kelley earned her B.A. in English Education from Montana State University (MSU). After graduation, Robin followed her wanderlust and traveled extensively before returning to Montana. Her enthusiasm for education and language led her to a position as the managing editor for a continuing education company. She has also pursued her career in community involvement and education through a variety of positions, including teaching communications at MSU and Gallatin College as well as working as a writing coach in the college of business at MSU. Robin completed the Copyediting Certificate Program through UC San Diego Extension and is thrilled to teach with the team at UC San Diego. As the owner of her own freelance editing business, which focuses on editing, writing, and developing educational and business materials, Robin enjoys empowering authors to strengthen their voices through their writing. She teaches Business of Copyediting and Copyediting I for Copyediting Program. 

 
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