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Get paid to read books - learn how!

You only need to look at the vast number of newspapers, magazines and books available to understand why good editors and proofreaders are in great demand. On top of that, there are PR and advertising agencies, large and small companies, law firms, colleges and universities, all requiring the services of editors and proofreaders.During your course you will be shown how to become an editor or proofreader, and also the different avenues in which you could source work! Your personally allocated tutor will help you achieve your goals by assessing and overseeing your progress.The Writing School's Editing & Proofreading course has all you need to get started. We'll help polish your grammar, punctuation and spelling, give you handy information sheets of proofreading marks, and lots of exercises for you to practice your skills! We also cover business management, new technology, marketing and much more. Plus, as your course is delivered by distance education, there are no timetables to adhere to so your study can fit around your current lifestyle. If you want to enter an industry that could give you a full- or part-time income, then this is the course for you - enrol today!This course has certificate accreditation with the IARC

Key areas of learning - Professional Editing & Proofreading course

• Introduction to professional copy editing
• Editing symbols and skills
• An introduction to proofreading
• Grammar and spelling
• Punctuation and capitalisation
• Setting up in business
• How to sell your services
• Implications of new technology
• Electronic publishing
• Other avenues for freelancers

Additional materials included in your Professional Editing & Proofreading - correspondence course

The professional business pack - crammed with business essentials! Plus, Australian & New Zealand students also receive Style manual - an invaluable reference title.

LIMITED TIME ONLY - ENROL online by 8 July 2008 and pay in full, OR enrol and pay your instalments by credit card, to receive a FREE 2008 Encyclopaedia Britannica CD worth $49!

Please note: The advertised price includes our time-limited 'Special Winter Discount Voucher' of $100.00 (original price of course was $1295.00).

Delivery Options

Correspondence - paper version

Correspondence - CD-ROM version (upfront payment only)

Online (upfront payment only)

To enrol, simply click on your preferred delivery below. Did you know you can SAVE, by completing this course online and paying upfront?