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Developmental Editing: In Practice
Introduction
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Module 1: How Developmental Editing Works
Introduction
What you need to know to edit fiction (7:53)
Different methods of developmental editing (4:26)
Where developmental editing fits in the writing and publishing process (5:05)
Tools of the trade: notes, lists and tables (9:28)
Test your understanding
Summary
BONUS: Manuscript tracking spreadsheet (download)
BONUS: What are beta readers? (6:06)
Module 2: Quoting and Preparing to Edit
Introduction
Initial conversations (5:02)
Gathering details (1:51)
The client questionnaire (9:05)
Putting together your quote (10:41)
Presenting your quote (3:15)
Professional boundaries (1:51)
Test your understanding
Summary
BONUS: The ethics and attitudes of developmental editing (2:12)
Module 3: Writing an Editorial Report
Introduction
Why write an editorial report? (2:00)
The benefits of using a template (1:34)
How to use the template (1:34)
When to use the template (0:45)
Opening paragraphs (3:56)
The bulk of the editorial report (9:21)
Closing paragraphs (1:19)
Opinions, observations and suggestions (5:26)
Getting the tone right (2:27)
What if a manuscript is … really good? (2:22)
Test your understanding
Summary
BONUS: Editorial report template (download)
BONUS: Example editorial report walkthrough (8:30)
Module 4: Editing the Page
Introduction
What it means to edit a page (3:58)
Page-level issues to address (10:55)
Tracking, commenting and highlighting in Word (4:28)
How to phrase a query or comment (2:55)
What to do when authors resist advice (2:26)
How to encourage innovation (1:29)
How much should you intervene? (4:34)
Test your understanding
Summary
BONUS: Example differences between line editing and developmental editing (downloads)
BONUS: How to use track changes and comments in Word (6:59)
BONUS: Finding Work
Introduction
Go forth and edit ...!
Being visible
How to market your business
Having a website ... isn’t enough
The continual marketer
Page-level issues to address
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