Become a Professional Editor
Online classes start Wednesday, June 10th at 2:00 p.m. PDT.
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Become a Certified* Professional Editor
"Money spends once but knowledge monitizes forever." - Tom Bilyeu
Train with author and publisher, Linda Stirling
Named one of the top editors in the U.S. in the first edition of the classic, Editors on Editing.
6 weekly sessions, beginning Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. PDT
All sessions recorded and available within 48 hours.
Certification from The Publishing Circle is designed to give you:
- respect as a professional
- a sense of achievement and confidence
- a competitive advantage
- the credentials needed to obtain work
- assurance to clients of your professionalism
*For those seeking certification, a written exam must be passed.
Purchase the course now for only $397
The Certified* Professional Editing Course includes:
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Six (6) live weekly video coaching sessions taught by Linda. These sessions are recorded so you can go back to them as needed.
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Additional learn-at-your-own-pace materials
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A Certification Examination - If you pass, you'll obtain a certificate that can help you verify your skills and enhance your chances of being hired for lucrative jobs.
*For those seeking certification, a written exam must be passed.
Did you know?
Editors, in general, earned an average annual wage of $60,490, or $29.09 per hour, according to the most recent statistics compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Just one job could more than pay your course fee.
If you love to read, becoming a book editor could be your dream career. Opportunities for editors continue to grow as more small publishing companies emerge and big publishers do more outsourcing. Then, too, the million-plus self-publishers need editors as well!
Purchase the course now for only $397
Certified* Professional Editing Course
Editing the Manuscript
In these sessions we:
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review the basics of grammar, punctuation, consistency, and style
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learn how to augment your ability to pick up on construction issues
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discuss genre differences and how and when to conform to norms
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discuss how to set up an editing cheat sheet for every manuscript
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boost your ability to quickly improve any manuscript
Working With the Client
In this session we:
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discuss boundaries to set with clients when establishing the agreement
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discuss how the manuscript editing process should work between you and your client
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review a sample editing agreement and discuss what’s important to include
Building Your Freelance Editing Business
In these sessions we:
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discuss the types of employers and how to target each
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talk about building your qualifications
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talk about practical step-by-step techniques for getting started
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talk about what clients look for and how you can stand out
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review the types of editing and how to charge appropriate fees for each
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discuss what to charge during the different stages of building your business
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examine contracts and what you want to include (samples provided)
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discuss how to set up an inexpensive, professional website and its core elements
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discuss how to build your credentials
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discuss how to bill and collect funds in the easiest manner
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talk about how to promote
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talk about the many ways to find and secure editing jobs
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you’re provided with a list of places currently seeking editors
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for one year after purchasing the course, you’ll be notified when new opportunities arise
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if you pass the certification test at 95% or better, you’ll be included on the list of editors The Publishing Circle may use
*For those seeking certification, a written exam must be passed. Certification is valid for one year. To renew certification, an exam must be passed and there is an annual renewal fee of $98.
Purchase the course now for only $397
This course is for you if:
- you want part-time or full-time income as an editor
- you want to be able to work from home or anywhere in the world
- you want the freedom to work your own hours
- you want to know how to quickly find individuals, businesses, and publishers who are actively seeking editors
- you want to quickly get up to speed as an editor and don’t want to enroll in college or pay college-level tuition to become a professional
- you want to know how to set up your editing business
- you want the choice of learning while the course is taught or you'd like to learn at your own speed
This course is not for you if:
- you don’t have a basic understanding of English language structure (for example, English may not be your first language and you’re still learning how to write in English)
- you can’t devote the time to learn what’s taught, even though recordings are available for later review
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from other editing programs?
Most editing programs take several months, if not years, to complete. Your training will be wrapped up in as little as six weeks, plus you can do all the training at home and don't have to attend a campus. The BIGGEST difference from other programs is that you're taught how to find the work, plus you're given contact details for places actively seeking editors. If you pass the final test, you're also given a Certificate of Certification, an endorsement from The Publishing Circle that will enhance your opportunities for finding editing work and give you credibility.
Do I need to have editing skills already?
Basic skills are helpful, however, if you're just starting out, you can start at a lower level, such as a proofreader, and work your way up to more lucrative jobs.
What does the "list of places seeking editors" include?
This is a refined list that includes places that are actively seeking editors. In the program, you'll learn how to approach these employers. In addition, once you're in the program, if any new opportunities come up, you're emailed about them for a full year.
While that list is valuable, you'll also learn how to find individual authors or small publishers who need editors. Knowing how to approach them can keep your editing pipeline full, plus it gives you the luxury of only taking the work you want.
What does the "how to build your business" part entail?
You're shown exactly what you need to do to set up your business as a professional editor. Elements of the training include downloadable materials, such as sample letters to go out to individual authors or publishers; what to charge when you're starting out; how to set up a basic payment system; and more. Once you finish the course, you'll be ready to start offering your services.
How much money can I make as an editor?
That's going to depend on your skill level. No one starts out as an experienced editor; that's a skill gained over time. In the course you'll be equipped with easy-to-follow materials that will ramp up your skill level quickly. Personally, I've never made less than $3500 per book and have made as much as $8000. In the course we'll talk about the way to price and the reasoning behind different pricing.
How does the certification work?
Those who pass the additional editing test with at least a 95% score will receive certification (and a printable certificate) from The Publishing Circle. The test may be taken as often as desired if you don't pass the first time. Having certification from a respected publisher is valuable. The certification is good for one year and then is renewable for $98 per year thereafter.
How long will I have access to the training?
You'll have access for a full year from date of purchase.
Am I guaranteed work?
No. Unfortunately, no one can guarantee that. What does happen, however, is that you're given all the training you need to find editing jobs, a list of places actively seeking editors, and sample letters to send out that can be tailored to your new editing business. Additionally, those who pass the editing test are included in the pool of editors from which The Publishing Circle draws. We can't promise we'll use every editor who passes the program, but you'll have the best shot at becoming one of the editors we use.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds are only issued after the first session. You must attend that session in order to qualify for a refund. If you attend and decide this course is not for you, we'll gladly refund the price of the course.