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Workshops and Individual Courses Workshops and Individual CoursesAuthor-Editor Clinic
The Author-Editor Clinic offers an editor
mentoring program and instruction for writers interested in learning the basic
principles of editing. The clinic's courses vary, and often include both online
and Seattle-area classes.
Bellevue Community College Publishing InstituteThe Publishing
Institute, offered by BCC Continuing Education,
includes classes, workshops, seminars, and special presentations for writers,
editors, small press owners, graphic artists, and others who are part of or wish
to be part of the Northwest’s dynamic publishing industry. Classes and one-day workshops may include Publishing 101
Editorial Freelancers AssociationEFA provides a variety of courses in the Seattle area for freelance editors. See their current catalog for more information
MediabistroMediabistro, a national organization with local chapters,
occasionally offers one-night/weekend seminars
such as Copyediting 101, Proofreading Basics, and Grammar A-Z; A Day in the Life
of a Successful Freelancer; and Introduction to Travel Writing and How to Sell a
Book Every Year. Mediabistro occasionally holds courses and seminars in
Seattle. See http://www.mediabistro.com/events/
to see if there are upcoming events in the area.
OtherGrammarWorks of Seattle, 206-523-4065, offers short classes/workshops for small groups, usually at workplaces. The instructor, Cherie Tucker, also teaches Practical Grammar for Editors through the UW PCE certificate in editing. A Guild member calls her “terrific . . . passionate about grammar (she's been known to ask business owners to change their signs so they're grammatically correct) and funny too, so her classes are lots of fun and very informative.”
Certificate programsUW Certificate Program in EditingUniversity of Washington Professional & Continuing Education (UW PCE) offers a nine-month certificate in editing whose courses include Editorial Roles and Careers, Practical Grammar for Editors, Fundamentals of Copy Editing, The Web-Savvy Editor, and Advanced Editing. Some of the courses can be taken individually, without being enrolled in the entire program.
UW Certificate Program in Technical Writing and EditingUniversity of Washington Professional & Continuing Education (UW PCE) offers a certificate in technical writing and editing, which gives participants hands-on experience and necessary knowledge for entering or advancing in the high-growth technical communication field. The program comprises six courses, including Style in Scientific and Technical Writing, Technical Editing, The Computer in Technical Communication, and Production Editing. Some courses may be taken individually, without enrollment in the program.
BCC Technical and Professional Editing CertificateBellevue Community College has a certificate in technical and professional editing. Courses include Professional Editing and Proofreading, Fundamentals of Technical Writing, Substantive Editing, Developmental Editing, Web Content Design for Writers and Editors, and Becoming a Professional Indexer.
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