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Current Classes & Events

 

Developmental Editing for Nonfiction Popular Books

A semi-synchronous, instructor-led online course for new and working editors who seek training in the skills of developmental editing of nonfiction books. Genres covered include self-help, health and wellness, personal growth, teaching memoirs, and prescriptive nonfiction. The next session runs from May 15 to June 16, 2023. Instructor: Nancy Marriott

Developmental Editing for Fiction

Have you always wished you could help an author write a better story? Are you eager to learn how to leave effective comments in a manuscript, how to create a book map, and how to write a stellar editorial letter? Do you wish you could practice on a “live” manuscript? If so, this class is for you. The next session runs May 16 to June 20, 2023. Instructor: Pat Dobie

 

Running Your Editorial Business Like a Pro

As business owners, we have a lot to manage at once. Get organized and on top of your administrative side so you don’t drop any balls. And streamline your administrative tasks, freeing your time for editing. Self-paced. Instructor: Katie Chambers

 

Free Webinar: Developmental and Line Editing for Nonfiction 

This webinar was hosted by Nancy Marriott, a veteran book editor of wellness, how-to, spirituality, memoir, and business books. Held June 8, 2022.

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Past Classes & Events

 

Copyediting Group Mentorships

5 sessions, 2022-2023

Presentation: Line Editing, Copyediting, or Proofreading? Defining the Book Editor’s Roles
September 22, 2022
ACES: The Society for Editing Virtual Conference – ACES Accelerate

 

Free Webinar: Developmental and Line Editing for Nonfiction

This free webinar was hosted by Nancy Marriott, a veteran book editor of wellness, how-to, spirituality, memoir, and business books. Recording available on demand.

Copyediting Fiction and Nonfiction Books: Principles & Mechanics (live Zoom class)
7 sessions from September 2020 to December 2022

Developmental Editing for Fiction (live Zoom class)
8 sessions from October 2020 to December 2022

Developmental and Line Editing of Popular Nonfiction Books (live Zoom class)
September – November 2020

Online Mentoring Group for Copyediting and Proofreading
September 2018 – April 2019

In-person Class Series on Copyediting & Proofreading
2 sessions, 2018, 2019
Montpelier Senior Activity Center, Montpelier, VT

In-person Class Series on Developmental & Line Editing
January 23 – February 20, 2019
Montpelier Senior Activity Center, Montpelier, VT

Sponsor, Burlington Book Festival 2018
October 12–14, 2018
Burlington, VT

Special Session: Beyond Copyediting: Expanding Your Business to Include Developmental and Line Editing
September 23, 2018
Communication Central’s 13th Annual “Be a Better Freelancer” Conference
Rochester, NY

One-day Workshop: Getting Started as Freelance Book Editor
2 sessions, 2018
Hampton Inn, Colchester, VT

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