Courses
Editing 101
Course Overview: Editing 101: Fiction Editing Essentials
Join us for a dynamic six-week journey into the world of editing! “Editing 101: Fiction Editing Essentials” offers an engaging exploration of an editor's crucial roles and responsibilities in the publishing industry. Through interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn about various editing types, the significance of reader feedback, and the importance of style guides.
This course includes practical assignments to refine your skills in acquisition, developmental, line, and copy editing. You’ll also engage in collaborative learning with your peers and gain valuable insights into the editing process.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to define the editor's role, apply best practices in editing, and demonstrate a solid understanding of grammar. Whether you’re looking to enhance your editorial skills or dive into the publishing world, this course is your gateway to success!
Ready to transform your editing expertise? Enroll today and elevate your understanding of the art and science of editing.
This is a six-week course, and we will meet on Zoom for a couple of hours one day a week to discuss a new topic and review the previous week’s project.
At the end of the course, you should be able to distinguish what type(s) of editing work you enjoy and know how each level of editing fits into the process. *Please note that to pass the course and receive your Certificate of Achievement, each student must complete all assignments with at least a 90% understanding of the material, which aligns with industry standards, and join the Editorial Freelance Association if you wish.
Finally, this is a course for new editors. Prior experience is not necessary to take this class.
The last class of 2024 will start on November 2nd.
Once the courses are full, you will be put on a waitlist for the next class opening.
There are limited seats left for the next session. If you are interested in participating, please click the button above to sign up.
$300
Optional Payment Plans Available
Editing 201 (Advanced Editing)
Unlock Your Editing Potential: Join Our Engaging Editing 201 Course.
Are you ready to elevate your developmental editing skills to new heights? Our immersive eight-week Editing 201 Course invites you on an exciting journey into the art and craft of transformative editing.
What Awaits You:
Master Narrative Structures: Dive deep into the core story elements and the seven universal plots that drive compelling narratives. Discover how to apply these structures effectively to enhance your editorial insight.
Tailor Your Genre-Savvy Techniques: Gain the expertise to navigate the unique conventions of various fiction genres, allowing you to customize your editing approach and bring out the best in every story.
Enhance Your Point of View Mastery: Learn how to strategically select and manage point of view to minimize psychic distance, amplifying narrative immediacy and reader engagement.
Refine Your Editing Skills: Delve into techniques for deepening line edits while preserving the author’s unique voice. We’ll also focus on advanced dialogue tagging that transforms standard tags into vibrant expressions.
Grasp Grammar Essentials: Engage in a comprehensive review of sentence structure that sharpens your editing precision and clarity, enabling you to make impactful changes effortlessly.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your editing skills and connect with fellow aspiring editors—enroll today and embark on your journey toward editorial excellence!
Course Format: Join us weekly on Zoom for engaging discussions and collaborative project reviews, fostering a supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools to identify the essential editing services for your business and choose the genres that ignite your passion.
At the end of the course, you should be able to distinguish what type(s) of editing work are an essential part of your editing business and decide which types of editing and genres you would like to specialize in. Complete the course with a minimum of 90% accuracy to earn your certificate of completion, and open the door to professional opportunities by joining the Editorial Freelance Association.
Editing 101 is a prerequisite for this course, or you must test out of Editing 101 before beginning this course.
The new class will start in January of 2025.
Once the courses are full, you will be put on a waitlist for the next class opening.
There are limited seats left for the next session. If you are interested in participating, please click the button above to sign up.
$400
Optional Payment Plans Available
Basic Screen play Writing 101
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This will be a six-week course, and we will meet on Zoom for a couple of hours one day a week to discuss a new topic and review the previous week’s project.
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Once the courses are full, you will be put on a waitlist for the next class opening.
There are limited seats left for the next session. If you are interested in participating, please click the button above to sign up.
$300
Optional Payment Plans Available
The Art of Making a Film Short
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This will be an eight-week course, and we will meet on Zoom for a couple of hours one day a week to discuss a new topic and review the previous week’s project.
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Once the courses are full, you will be put on a waitlist for the next class opening.
There are limited seats left for the next session. If you are interested in participating, please click the button above to sign up.
$400
Optional Payment Plan Available
Creative Writing 101
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Seven universal plot lines and beat sheet practices
Character arcs versus plot lines & subplots
Writing for a Series versus a Stand-Alone
Intellectual Property Rights (Basics)
Distribution Rights
This will be a six-week course, and we will meet on Zoom for a couple of hours one day a week to discuss a new topic and review the previous week’s project.
The new class will start in the second quarter of 2025.
Once the courses are full, you will be put on a waitlist for the next class opening.
There are limited seats left for the next session. If you are interested in participating, please click the button above to sign up.
$300
Optional Payment Plans Available
Future Courses In Pre-Production
Basic Non-Fiction Writing
ESL Non-Fiction Writing
ESL Basic Creative Writing
Flash Fiction Writing
Writing Short Stories
Writing Fiction Serialized Shorts
Writing Children’s Books
Writing a Stage Play
Video Game Scripting
VR Story Telling
Advanced Writing for Self-Published Authors
Advanced Writing to Query
Advanced Screen or Stage Play Writing to Distribute
Directing Basics
Cinematography Basics
Production Basics
Video/Film Editing
Sound Editing for Film
Foley Art
Audiobook Narration
Video Game Narration
Audiobook Sound Editing
Self-Editing for the Creative Writer
Copy Writing
Journalism
ESL Basic Creative Writing
Music Lyrics
Spoken Word
Poetry
History of the Theater
History of Film
History of Storytelling (Creation Myths)
Fairytales, Folklore, Tall tales and Myths/ Legends
Once the courses are full, you will be put on a waitlist for the next class opening.
If you are interested in participating, please click the button above to sign up.
Our Creative learning Paths
Fiction Editor: How To Become one
If you have ever wanted to become a fiction editor, we have the course for you. Once you complete our course, you will be able to begin your freelance editing journey. Fiction editing since 2010.
AudioBook Narration
If you have ever wanted to become an audiobook narrator, this is the course for you. We will be able to teach you the beginning voice acting techniques and requirements before venturing out into the voice acting world.
Making A Film Short
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at making a film, this is the course for you. With over twenty-two years of filmmaking experience under our belts, we will be able to guide you through the exciting creation process of what it means to be behind the camera and in front of it. By the end of the course, you will have created your first film short.