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Course Description

While manuscript editors serve to enhance texts that have already been accepted for publication, the developmental editor can help mold an author’s approach to a work before a publisher’s review board decides whether to publish it. This course will focus on what it means to be a developmental editor by taking students through the developmental editing process. Beginning with a discussion on which books qualify to be developmentally edited, the course covers scheduling, competitive books, and author relations. Students will work on practical, hands-on exercises with real-world manuscripts and reviews. This class may be taken as an elective in the Editing Certificate.

"Online self-paced" refers to course start and end dates. "Online fixed date" refers to the synchronous session schedule fully available under "Section Notes."

Notes

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Applies Toward the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Developmental Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Mar 16, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Mar 21, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00
Instructors

Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

Dates: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, and 18.

Required Text: Scott Norton’s Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers, Second Edition

Section Title
Developmental Editing
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fees non-credit $1,340.00

Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are conducted on Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. CDT.

Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, and 23.

Required Text: Scott Norton’s Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers, Second Edition

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