A Copy-Editor's Guide to Working with Typesetters

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A Copy-Editor’s Guide to Working with Typesetters aims to provide copy-editors with an understanding of how layout and typesetting is carried out, and how to mark up and prepare typescripts to help typesetters – and avoid hindering them.

Editing the language and content is only part of an editor’s job – they also need to prepare the text for the typesetter. To do this effectively, editors need to know how typesetting works and what typesetters require of them.

Course Content

Introduction
Typesetting - an overview
Tags and styles
Preparing the typescript
Tagging scheme - example

e-Learning modules are optimised for desktop and laptop devices and not tablets and smartphones.

Learning outcomes

By completing this module you will gain a clearer understanding of:

typesetting and DTP principles
typesetting and DTP software
tagging of content
Microsoft Word styles
preparing typescripts for typesetting

How does the course work?

A Copy-Editor's Guide to Working with Typesetters has five study sections along with quizzes to test your knowledge. Completion of all sections of the course will lead to a certificate of completion being issued.

If you would like to register your interest in enrolling on this course please email us to be alerted once it is launched.

How to enrol

To enrol, you need to click on the Add to Cart button on this page. You will be asked to register (if you have not already done so). You will, at that point, be asked to pay by credit/debit card.

Important note: You will have access to the course for six months from the date of your enrolment.

Refunds: Fees for e-Learning Modules are non-refundable, as immediate access is available to all the relevant course material.

What is included?

Course Materials

Full access to the PTC's online learning platform where you will find all the materials you need to complete the course. Where relevant, downloadable materials are provided so you can practise your new skills as many times as you need to feel confident that you have mastered them.

Certificate

Upon successfully completing the course you will receive a completion certificate from PTC.

Who is it for?

About the author

Rich Cutler

Rich Cutler co-owns Helius, which has been providing bespoke publishing services since 1988: these services include copy-editing, proofreading, project management, technical illustration, graphic design and typesetting. He gained his publishing experience working for large scientific, technical and medical (‘STM’) publishers as a desk editor in journals and book production, and is an Advanced Member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), holding its highest qualification of Registered Copy-editor.

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This e-Learning Module was developed with the support of the Unwin Charitable Trust.

Study Time

Five to seven hours with eight months access to the module.

Related Courses

PTC e-Learning Modules are concentrated, online courses that focus on specialist topics relevant to an editor's working life. They are designed to build on a foundation of existing skills and experience.