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Launch your Editing Career
Course Sections

The ABCs of Editing

The ABCs of Editing

The ABCs of Editing sets you up for success in your freelance business. You’ll learn the  types of editing services to offer, what a style guide is and how to use it, and how to create a style sheet to support your edits. No experience? No problem!

The Nuts and Bolts of Editing

The Nuts and Bolts of Editing

The Nuts and Bolts of Editing refines your copyediting and proofing skills. Hands on, practical exercise and course work ensure you know what grammar/spelling errors to look for and how to effectively use technology to support your editing business.

Welcome to Freelancing Success

Welcome to Freelancing Success

Welcome to Freelancing Success ensures you can find, pitch, quote, and build repeat business as a freelancer. With templates and exercises designed to grow your freelance business and guarantee success.

Course Categories

Editing and Proofreading

Polish and improve written content.

Creative Nonfiction Writing

Breathe new life into dry facts and details.

Fiction Writing

Expand your skills with compelling and immersive fiction prose.

Freelancing Finances

Take care of your business as a creative freelancer.

Formatting

Expand your services with ebook and hardcopy book formatting.

Illustration and Design

Craft unique book covers and detailed illustrations.

Course Bundles

Launch Your Editing Career

Launch Your Editing Career sets you up for success in your freelance business. You'll learn the tools, tricks, and trends of the industry and hone your copyediting and proofing skills. No experience? No problem Launch Your Editing Career Today!

Why Choose us

The Urban Writers Academy is the number one resource for Freelancers and Creatives.

Our Subject Matter Experts create and support freelancers through our ever-growing treasury of expertise and instructional offerings in all areas of freelancing. The Academy is THE place to go to begin and grow a freelance business.

Industry Experts

Courses designed by industry leading professional freelancers for freelance content creatives

Freelancing Success

Thousands of freelancers have built their businesses via The Urban Writers Platform

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