Student Testimonials

• "Thank you. This class helped me to start working towards a copyediting career. :0)" -- Laurie W.
• "What was most helpful was finding out what I need to know to pursue this work. I also liked the simplifed, organized presentation(s) on what skills need to be acquired; the netlinks; and the practice in proofreading/copyediting." -- Patricia S.
• "I found all parts of this helpful since I am a beginner in proofreading." -- Yolanda A.
• "The proofreading practice using marks was the most useful in preparing me for a job." -- Gillian P.
• "I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge and experience. The course enabled me, at 68, to prove that it's never too late to learn - and to get 97%!" -- Jill B.
• "What was most helpful was the instructor's quick response, helpful comments, and willingness to interact, and answer questions, as well as be supportive." -- Karen H.
• "I found all of the course helpful....The proofreading/copyediting course is very good instruction for building confidence and understanding." -- Ryan B.
• "The lesson plans and the online sites have helped me in my position at work and I have been able to put the tips and skills I have acquired to good use....Thank you so much for the time that you took to put together this excellent course." -- Paula M.
• "The practice was most helpful, as well as the information on how to get started with a proofreading/copyediting career and the salary info....[The instructor was] very timely in getting assignments graded, which is very much appreciated." -- Megan L.
• "The entire course was helpful, I'm even more aware of everthing I write, whether it's an email or letter....I thought the instructor was professional and polite which made taking the course even more beneficial." -- Sue V.
• "The instructor was very helpful and wonderful. I truly enjoyed her as a teacher and I look forward to taking more of her classes." -- Patrice W.
• "The extra add on that the instructor included at the end of each lesson that we could printout and save for future fererence. Course was well organized." -- Helaine R.
• "I found the practice exercies to be most helpful....I learned a lot from this course. It was great." -- Stephanie C.
• "This course got me on my way to a proofreading and editing career." -- Suzanne N.

Recommended Books

• A Sentence a Day: Short, Playful Proofreading Exercises to Help Students Avoid Tripping up When They Write
• Copyediting & Proofreading For Dummies
• Find the Errors!: Proofreading Activities

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