Do you have a gift with words and want to turn it into a rewarding career? Join working book editors Nancy Marriott and Susannah Noel of Editorial Arts Academy for a One-Day Workshop on Saturday, June 16, 9:30-4 pm, in Burlington, as they share from their experience about how you can do that.
In the Workshop, we'll cover:
• The 7 editorial roles (line editing, developmental editing, copyediting, and more.)
• Which is the right editorial role for you? (quiz to determine your role)
• Hands-on practice editing manuscript samples for our feedback
• Setting up your business at home
• Resource Guide with dozens of books, websites, forums, and classes to get you started.
You'll leave with your own personalized Roadmap to Success for how to start and chart your course!
Who should attend:
• Wordsmiths (aka "wordies") who want to make a living from their passion
• English majors or MFAs seeking a satisfying, flexible career in their area of expertise
• Stay-at-home parents or caregivers who can't commit to a 9-to-5 office job
• Retirees who want to build on their teaching, journalism, or related career to have income from part-time work
• Anyone who's ever wondered how they could read and evaluate books for a living
One-Day Workshop in Burlington at The Hampton Inn (Colchester), Saturday, June 16, 2018. Cost: $149.
Register at EditorialArtsAcademy.com.
For more information, write to Nancy or Susannah at info@editorialartsacademy.com
Free Public Talk to Preview the Workshop: Wednesday, May 16, 6:00-8:00pm
Fletcher Free Library, Fletcher Room, 235 College St. Burlington
For parking info: 802.863.3403 or circ@burlingtonvt.gov
Editorial Arts Academy is an online and live community dedicated to helping people become freelance editors through training, support, and referral. Cofounders Nancy Marriott and Susannah Noel share a passion for helping wordsmiths—those who love to read, write, correct grammar mistakes, and critique stories—to prosper from their natural affinities. Their goal is to spread the word that freelance editorial work is within reach for anyone dedicated and interested enough, no matter their age, background, or location.
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