DATES: Two Saturdays April 12 and April 19 10am-1pm Learn how to make print- and Web-based content ready for public consumption via standard proofreading techniques and guidelines. From identifying common grammatical errors to applying the mechanics of proper manuscript mark-up, you will become familiar with standard publishing procedures commonly used to finalize magazine, book, and Internet publications. Hands-on exercises and copious real world, behind-the-scenes publishing anecdotes will help you answer the question: is proofreading for me? We will also discuss how to find proofreading projects, successfully secure a client base, and even explore how to begin marketing yourself in this difficult economy. Instructor: Jim Norrena earned his B.A. degree in English Literature (with an emphasis in creating writing) from UC Santa Barbara. He attained certification in copyediting from the UC Berkeley Extension publishing program in 1996 while working for Berkeley-based publisher Peachpit Press. In addition to a twelve-year publishing career, he launched TypoSuction - an independent editing service that brings a sense of humor to the challenging task of managing print and Web content. Location: 1904 Franklin Street @ 19th Street -Third Floor Downtown Oakland (one block east of the 19th Street BART Station) |
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