Like an Editor
Learn to think, read and work like a professional editor
Discover how books are made from inside a publishing house.
At Readgulus Classroom, you will learn the editor's craft: analysing manuscripts, developing texts, coordinating the editorial process and taking a book from its initial version to publication.
This programme will teach you to think like an editor, develop literary judgement, and master the processes that transform a manuscript into a book ready to reach readers.
Learn the invisible craft behind every great book
Behind every published book there is a complex editorial work that often goes unnoticed by readers.
The editor is the one who accompanies the author, improves the text, coordinates the different professionals in the editorial process and guarantees the final quality of the work.
In Like an Editor you will discover how a publishing house really works and learn how to work on real manuscripts to develop the necessary skills of the contemporary editor.
During the course you will explore all phases of the editorial process:
• Manuscript Evaluation
• Editorial Development
• Style correction
• Editorial coordination
• Preparing the manuscript for layout
• Proofreading
• Print and digital publishing
01.
Learn to think like an editor.
Develop the professional criteria necessary to analyse manuscripts and make editorial decisions.
02.
Learn about the entire publishing process.
Understand how a book goes from manuscript to published book.
03.
Work with real examples.
You will analyse texts, editorial processes and case studies used in publishing houses.
04.
Develop professional skills.
You will learn techniques that can be applied in publishing houses, literary agencies and independent publishing projects.
Reasons to enrol on the programme
Course plan
Module 1 — The publishing ecosystem
How the book industry works
Roles within a publishing house
The Role of the Table Editor
Editorial workflow
Module 2 — Manuscript Evaluation
How to Read as a Publisher
Identifying Strengths and Narrative Issues
Preparation of editorial reports
Criteria for selecting works
Module 3 — Editorial Development
The editing work with the author
How to improve structure, rhythm and clarity
Rewriting strategies
Editor-author communication
Module 4 — Proofreading
Style correction
Narrative coherence
Consistency of characters and narrative world
Structural revision of the text
Module 5 — Editorial Preparation of the Manuscript
Preparing the text for production
Relationship between editor and proofreaders
Organization of editorial material
Submission of the final manuscript
Module 6 — Design and Layout
Fundamentals of Editorial Design
Relationship between editor and designer
Mockup Review
Editorial quality control
Module 7 — Proofreading
Reading First Tests
Identifying typos
Spelling correction
Final Change Control
Module 8 — Book Production
Printing processes
Editorial formats
Book version management
Final Quality Control
Module 9 — Digital Publishing
eBook adaptation
Editorial metadata
Digital distribution
Publishing platforms
Module 10 — The Contemporary Editor
New publishing models
Independent publishers
Self-publishing and hybrid publishing
The future of the publishing profession
Learning Objectives
At the end of the program you will be able to:
Analyze a manuscript with editorial criteria
Produce professional reading reports
Enhance texts through structural and style editing
Coordinate editorial workflow
Review Proofs and Mockups
Understand the entire process of producing a book
Apply editorial tools in real projects
Career opportunities
This program prepares you to work as:
Table Editor
Editorial reader
Proofreader
Editorial Coordinator
freelance editor
Editorial advisor for authors
It is also an ideal training for writers who want to understand how editors work.
Methodology
Applied learning
The course is based on real examples from editorial work.
Practical exercises
You will work on texts and manuscripts to apply editorial techniques.
Developing editorial judgement
You will learn to identify narrative problems and propose editorial solutions.
Flexible training
The Readgulus Classroom platform allows you to progress at your own pace with materials designed for practical learning.
Certification
Upon completion of the programme, you will receive a certificate from Readgulus Classroom by Readgulus Publishing House accrediting your training.
Teachers and tutors
The program is taught by professionals from the publishing sector:
• Editors
• Professional Proofreaders
• Narrative Specialists
• Editorial Designers
All with direct experience in the production of books.
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