Description
Instructor: Lora Doncea
Format: This is the Group Course format, which includes an online discussion board and instructor feedback. This course will be conducted via Groups.io.
Prerequisite: Establishing Your Freelance Business is recommended but not required.
Level: Beginner
Base price: $280 (members of The Christian PEN receive discounts)
Course length: This course is eight lessons; it runs from October 2 to November 20, 2023.
Deadline to register: October 6, 2023
Course outline: Click to download the outline
Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of this course, students will earn a course certificate.
Note: Refunds will not be given for this Group Course after September 29, 2023.
What people have said about this course:
“This class was everything I hoped for! I have a much clearer picture of what each type of editing entails, types of clients, and necessary resources. The group format was great for accountability, encouragement, and getting to know others on this journey with me. Getting Christi McGuire’s experienced and encouraging feedback was an incredible blessing!” –Irene C.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the class and I learned a lot, especially since this was my first exposure to what freelance editing and proofreading entail. In the beginning, I was intimidated by the idea of learning something new, even though I was stepping out in faith by taking a first step in what will hopefully become a new career. Your lessons took me on a step-by-step introduction to the world of freelance copyediting and proofreading. The assignments were just right because you gave us the option to do as many or as few as we liked, so I never felt under pressure. I am going to go back through all the lessons and attempt more assignments as a personal challenge. I also learned a lot by reading the other members’ homework and your critiques. My confidence has grown and I’m ready for the next steps. I am going to continue taking classes through The Christian PEN and I hope to launch my business this year, Lord willing!” —Lisa D.
“Absolutely worth the cost of tuition! I like the fact that I could save everything for later. I read through everything thoroughly and will use the information when I expand my business in the next couple of months. At least, if it works out the way I now have it planned for the long term.” —Amber F.
“Thank you for your willingness to work with so many people at so many different stages of learning how to do this work excellently. I appreciate very much your graciousness in teaching and sharing from your years of experience. The course was great! It was well worth the tuition—as have the other courses I’ve taken. The interaction between the participants was something I especially enjoyed and I know that’s a unique advantage to this network. I learned a lot in every single lesson. A lot of things were covered that I hadn’t even considered and I’m looking forward to reviewing and putting these tools into practice.” —Anna S.
Hannah V. –
Freelance Editing 101 was a wonderful introduction to the world of editing and all the aspects it entails! It gave me a clearer picture of all that professional freelance editing includes—which is more than just editing! By completing the assignments and asking questions on the discussion group, I gained beneficial hands-on experience and received much encouraging and instructional feedback from both the instructor and the other students. And I was able to learn from their different editing experiences and perspectives, which made the class definitely worth it.
Carrie Del Pizzo –
As always, the exercises helped me put my fingers into action instead of just reading about the ideas. Also, this group communicated with each other a ton. I liked hearing everyone’s different ideas and perspectives. The instructor was very responsive and helpful as she joined the discussions with the rest of us. This is a great beginning course to figure out if editing is something you want to do and how to get started.
Galadriel Grace –
I am so glad that I opted for the Freelance Editing 101 course—as a writer and editor with some experience, I couldn’t believe how much I learned, and I can’t wait to put it all into practice. I enjoyed the level of interaction with the teacher and other students—it was lots of fun!
Karen Tatis –
I thought the group forum was very useful. It was very helpful to see others’ questions and editing experiences. The lessons were explained clearly, and Christi was good about answering any questions that came up.
Darlene C. –
I gained a lot of confidence from the knowledge I gained and the camaraderie I experienced. The most life-changing thing that happened in this course was receiving encouragement to pursue writing. Christi (the instructor) was very responsive. Her replies to each person were individualized, and yet reading her advice and insights was helpful to the rest of the class as well. This experience was far superior to a recorded webinar or typical online course that doesn’t have the interaction.
Irene Chambers –
I took this class in 2017. Even though I had been editing for a couple of years, my processes were gleaned from what others advertised online. It was a start, but this course solidified my understanding of editing basics. Participating in the group class boosted my confidence, as well, because we were all learning and growing together. I was no longer alone on this wonderful journey. I can’t rave about Christi McGuire enough. She is the ultimate in patience, encouragement, and expertise! I highly recommend this class.
Peggy Wilson Lawrence –
The variety of topics covered was helpful, and each was covered enough to inform and to guide to other paths of study. Homework was challenging enough, and it appropriately tested us for our understanding of the lesson concepts and how to apply them to the job. All the options were worthwhile exercises, but the flexibility to choose and to do only some was welcome. It made the course more manageable.
Christi is an excellent teacher. She is warm and welcoming, which helps personalize the setting and bond the group when the course is online. She is knowledgeable, well organized, timely and thorough in response, and generous with additional, relevant resources. Christi’s manner is encouraging and her humility endearing. I am grateful for her!
Anonymous –
I loved getting feedback on the homework, having the chance to ask questions, and seeing how other class members were applying what we learned. I liked the organized presentation. I didn’t like how quickly it was over! It was perfect for me. I found the exercises challenging and thought-provoking, but never overwhelming. I wound up doing almost all of the assignments because they were so helpful, but it seemed like the balance of optional and required was good. Christi was a great instructor, and I really enjoyed her encouraging style.