Have you ever paused to wonder whether a comma really should be added before a particular word? or whether you should add a hyphen to a compound? or how to phrase queries to the author?
In this five-part series, you’ll learn how to handle the “four pillars of copy editing”:
- capitalization;
- hyphenation;
- commas, semicolons, and colons; and
- correct number style.
You’ll also learn about the grammar skills that every copy editor needs to know and about communicating well with your author.
Series schedule
Part 1
- Three short grammar lessons
- Copy editing essentials
Part 2
- Commas, semicolons, and colons
Part 3
- Capitalization
Part 4
- Hyphenation
- Quotations, lists, parentheses and brackets, and ellipsis dots
Part 5
- Number style
- Communicating with the author
Instructor
Moira White teaches virtual and in-person writing and editing workshops across the country for government and corporate clients. She also consults on plain language and clear communication through Ubiquitext Communications. Moira is a past president of Editors Canada.