Mini-Courses
and Masterclasses

We are well known for providing exemplary editing training to our own editors and in the form of our comprehensive course, Your Editing Career Launched. Now, we're thrilled to announce that you can access a range of world-class mini-courses and masterclasses to meet your precise needs.

Choose from our carefully curated selection of mini-courses and masterclasses to suit your specific requirements, whether you want to learn to perform high-quality copyediting, enhance or diversify your existing skills, or establish or grow your own thriving freelance editing business (and increase your income!).

Advanced Grammar

Advanced Grammar

Advanced Grammar

Advanced Grammar

Advanced Grammar

Mini-courses

Every Capstone Editing mini-course includes video lessons, course readings, handouts, practical exercises and answers and a list of further resources so you can continue your learning after completing the mini-course.

MINI-COURSE (18 UNITS)

Advanced Grammar

  • Take a deep dive into the intricacies of English grammar with our mini-course, Advanced Grammar. Professional editors must be able to identify grammatical errors and articulate the precise grammatical issues and the reasoning behind suggested changes to any client who asks. Most fluent English speakers can sense when something is off, but an important aspect of an editor’s role is to identify, correct and explain the issue at hand. No matter your current level of expertise, Advanced Grammar will either build upon your existing knowledge or provide a solid foundation for beginners.
  • This mini-course comprises 18 units that strike a balance between depth and manageability. We’ll take you through how to deconstruct sentences, delving into clauses, parts of speech and punctuation. At the same time, you’ll learn the technical language necessary for explaining and correcting any grammatical issue you encounter in your career as an editor.

A$697

MINI-COURSE (13 UNITS)

Advanced Copyediting

  • Learn industry best practices (and Capstone’s secrets!) in our Advanced Copyediting mini-course, which takes you through everything you need to know to perform high-quality copyediting.
  • The 13 Advanced Copyediting units cover all the major issues you’ll face as a professional editor, including the different levels of editing, best practice copyediting procedures, style sheets, achieving complete consistency in a document (no matter its size!) and the principles of Plain English. You’ll also learn the differences between British, Australian and US English, and how to handle numbers, tables, lists and shortened forms.
  • After completing this mini-course, you’ll be well equipped to meet professional editing and international publication standards and perform high-quality professional copyediting.

A$697

MINI-COURSE (9 UNITS)

Formatting for Copyeditors

  • Formatting skills are crucial for professional editors. Take your skills to the next level with this Formatting for Copyeditors mini-course. Whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience with formatting, this course will teach you the leading industry practices for correctly formatting any document you work on and solving common formatting issues.
  • In Formatting for Copyeditors, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Word’s ‘Styles’ function (one of its most handy features!) and how to format text, tables and figures with ease to create consistent and polished documents. This mini-course contains nine units that cover all the major aspects of formatting any document—a necessity for anyone working as a professional editor.

A$697

MINI-COURSE (9 UNITS)

Referencing for Copyeditors

  • Referencing is an essential skill in academia and for editors, yet it is rarely taught in editing courses. Correct and accurate referencing is fundamental for acknowledging the work undertaken by others (and avoiding plagiarism!). As an editor, an important aspect of your role is ensuring your clients are crediting their sources appropriately. Referencing for Copyeditors comprises nine units that will teach you how to apply author–date and footnote referencing styles, including APA and Chicago. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the importance of accurate referencing and how to implement it in your editing work.
  • Whether you’re an experienced editor looking to expand your skillset into academic editing or a new editor wanting to ensure you’re equipped with all the necessary tools to edit references in any field of editing, our comprehensive Referencing for Copyeditors mini-course will teach you how to give credit where it’s due and ensure your clients are doing the same.

A$697

MINI-COURSE (6 UNITS)

Editing Skills for Academics

  • The communication of ideas and research is a fundamental skill for academics and researchers. What is often overlooked is that while writing comprises one set of skills, editing comprises another distinct set.
  • Academics are constantly required to not only edit their own work for dissemination and publication but also assist their students and colleagues with manuscripts, papers and grants. Though there are plenty of opportunities to hone writing skills, academics often lack the specific training needed to edit efficiently and effectively.
  • The aim of this course is to provide academics and postgraduate students with both the core skills needed to edit and format scholarly writing and an understanding of editing principles and best practices (including how to give useful and actionable feedback to students and colleagues).

A$697

A$497

MINI-COURSE

Editing Skills for Academics

  • Want to develop skills that will advance your career and make your job easier? In this course, you’ll learn how to edit scholarly writing to ensure it is clear, concise and consistent and can be readily understood by its target audience. What’s more, you’ll learn how to correctly polish and prepare your own documents and assist your colleagues and students to enhance publication and funding success.
  • Communicating your ideas and research is a vital part of academic work. While the ability to write is important, editing comprises a distinct set of skills that are just as essential for effective communication.
  • We designed this course to be completed in six weeks, with one lesson per week. Each lesson contains a video, course readings, exercises and their answers, along with a recommended reading list. However, the course is self-paced, so you can take as much or as little time as you need. This is your course—feel free to adapt it to suit you.

A$229

Masterclasses

55-min Masterclass

Best Practice Copyediting Procedure

  • If you’re looking to start a career as a copyeditor or you’re already working in the field, industry best practices are crucial. Over more than two decades of working in the industry, the Capstone Editing team has honed its best practice copyediting procedure to ensure consistent, error-free and efficient editing—every time, for every job.
  • This Best Practice Copyediting Procedure Masterclass will share our procedure with you and teach you how to follow it effectively to perform high-quality copyediting for all your clients. The more efficiently you work, the more money you can make!

A$197

59-min Masterclass

Understanding the Levels of Editing—Proofreading, Copyediting and Substantive Editing

  • Knowing the difference between different levels of editing is vital for any editor. There are crucial differences between proofreading (checking for errors), copyediting and substantive (or structural) editing—and you’ll need to be intimately familiar with these to explain the different services you provide to your clients and ensure they understand the scope of your service as well as what is required for their specific document. This is absolutely essential so you can charge correctly and be paid fairly for your work. The last thing you want is to be performing a substantive edit while only being paid for a copyedit!
  • This masterclass will teach you the key differences between the different levels of editing, including how to assess the level of editing required for a specific document or project, communicate with clients regarding their needs and then, importantly, adhere to the appropriate level of editing.

A$197

1h 30 min Masterclass

How to Achieve Complete Consistency in a Document

  • Consistency is one of the foundations of high-quality copyediting. The more consistent a document, the more professional it looks and the easier it is to read. Consistency applies to everything from referencing and formatting to abbreviations, capitalisation and spelling. 
  • This masterclass will teach you why consistency is important, the most common kinds of inconsistencies and how to fix them—so you can achieve complete consistency in any document.

A$197

Specialist Editing

1H 37 MIN Masterclass

Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language—Advanced

  • Enhance your understanding of how language can be used to create a more inclusive and equitable society in our Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language—Advanced masterclass. In this masterclass, we’ll teach you how to edit with sensitivity and diversity in mind. Using examples and practical tips, you’ll learn effective ways to apply the standards of conscious and inclusive language in your editing and communications work. It covers topics such as sex and gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, health, age and social constructs like body image and socioeconomic status.
  • This masterclass builds on the principles discussed in our first webinar on the same topic—make sure to watch it before beginning this one! You can access it free of charge at https://youreditingcareer.com/conscious-and-inclusive-language

A$197

1h 25 min Masterclass

Academic Editing

  • This Academic Editing masterclass will hone your academic editing skills and enable you to take your editing career to a new level. Academic editing is a highly specialised branch of editing that requires specific training and skills in academic writing, substantive editing, copyediting and proofreading. Academic editors help tertiary students to express themselves well in papers and theses required for postgraduate degrees. They also assist academics and researchers with polishing their writing in applications for grants and promotions and preparing their research for publication (e.g., journal articles and books).
  • Our Academic Editing masterclass is an in-depth guide to the world of academic publishing, including the various types of editors and documents and levels of academic editing. We’ll explore the ethical considerations of academic editing, including substantive editing and plagiarism, and equip you with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with your clients about all aspects of academic editing.

A$197

1h 19 min Masterclass

Corporate and Government Editing

  • Editing for corporate and government clients requires a unique skill set and knowledge of the conventions of writing in each field. Our Corporate and Government Editing masterclass arms editors with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of editing a broad range of documents for business and government bodies.
  • This masterclass explores the specific requirements and conventions of corporate and government writing to help you understand how to edit it to a high standard. For example, you’ll learn about Plain English and accessibility, which are essential knowledge for editors in this field. This masterclass will also provide you with a foundational knowledge of the types of documents (and their specific requirements) you will likely encounter while editing for corporations or government bodies.

A$197

1h 11 min Masterclass

Fiction Editing

  • If you’re an aspiring novelist or a professional copyeditor, this Fiction Editing masterclass presents the opportunity for you to refine your skills in the delicate craft of fiction editing. Through a blend of theory and practical application, you’ll learn about the similarities and differences between editing fiction and non-fiction and the different levels of fiction editing.
  • We’ll guide you through the core principles of fiction editing, exploring characterisation, dialogue, overwriting, consistency and grammar, spelling and punctuation. You’ll discover how to use your editorial skill set to enhance an author’s voice and vision—and make their work shine! Our Fiction Editing masterclass is designed to provide you with a solid foundation for refining, polishing and perfecting fiction manuscripts.

A$197

1h 30 min; 53 min Masterclass

Advanced Fiction Editing 
(Parts 1 & 2)

  • Our comprehensive two-part Advanced Fiction Editing masterclass builds upon our first masterclass to give you a deeper understanding of how to edit fiction to an exceptional standard.
  • In Part 1, we cover a wide range of topics crucial for high-quality fiction editing, from the importance of understanding what fiction authors do and do not want from their editors to the core features of (and differences between) traditional and independent publishing. You’ll also gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends and emerging best practices in fiction editing.
  • To excel as a fiction editor, speaking the language of authors is crucial. Our masterclass will introduce you to the terms and techniques used by authors, enabling you to communicate your suggestions and implemented changes effectively and accurately. We’ll guide you through genre-specific nuances and techniques to help you improve dialogue, pacing, characterisation and conflict resolution.
  • Part 2 of this masterclass takes a deep dive into developmental editing, the narrator’s role, pacing, believability, suspension of disbelief and the principle of maximum capacity. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with clients and assist self-publishing authors to publish their work. Throughout the masterclass, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how to strike a balance between enhancing an author’s work and preserving their unique voice and vision—an essential skill for successful fiction editors!
  • We’ll teach you how to create and use comprehensive style sheets that capture the author’s preferred choices to ensure consistency and deliver polished, error-free manuscripts. You’ll also learn how to streamline your workflows and manage client expectations effectively, building strong professional relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals. Our Advanced Fiction Editing (Parts 1 and 2) masterclass is essential for anyone looking to broaden their editing horizons by specialising in fiction editing.

A$354

1h 30 min Masterclass

Legal Editing and AGLC

  • This masterclass in Legal Editing and AGLC introduces the specialty of legal editing and arms learners with the specialised skills essential for success in the legal editing field.
  • Legal terminology is often regarded as complex and somewhat daunting—this masterclass will carefully demystify it for you. Throughout, we unravel the intricacies of legal language and unlock the impact of precision and clarity within legal writing. Our exploration of Latin terms and ‘legalese’ will give you a firm grasp of the language commonly employed in legal documents. After completing this masterclass, you’ll possess the skills and confidence to navigate complex legal terminology and documents and provide legal clients with the high-quality editing they need.
  • The masterclass also highlights the important role of Plain English in the legal profession and explores strategies to simplify intricate legal concepts while upholding a deep commitment to accuracy. We also cover the contentious topic of the serial comma, enabling you to recognise appropriate instances for its use to ensure clarity and consistency within legal documents.
  • The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) is a complex legal referencing and style guide that is essential knowledge for editing legal documents. We cover both AGLC3 and AGLC4, drawing out the distinctions between both editions to give you a clear understanding of citation rules, referencing conventions and formatting requirements specific to the Australian legal landscape. Equipped with this expertise, you’ll be able to apply AGLC guidelines with confidence, ensuring adherence to professional legal standards.

A$197

1h 16 min; 1h 12 min Masterclass

Medical and Scientific Editing (Parts 1 and 2)

  • This Medical and Scientific Editing masterclass is designed to improve your editing skills for scientific and medical clients. This two-part masterclass is essential for editors who work with—or are planning to work with—scientific or medical content.
  • Part 1 covers how scientific and medical editing differ from other forms of editing in terms of audience, style and structure. Scientific and medical clients require precise language and terminology, attention to detail and accuracy in the use of words and numbers. This masterclass will help you learn the essential skills needed to edit for clarity, precision and consistency, as well as providing valuable scientific and medical terminology knowledge so you can provide high-quality services to your clients.
  • Part 2 explores the world of professional editing in the scientific and medical fields. We’ll explore the demand for editing services in these fields and help you understand your clientele and what is important to them. You’ll learn best practices for editors, including the role of the editor, professional standards and codes of practice. We also cover accreditations and the exam for BELS—the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences—to provide a thorough insight into what’s expected of professional editors in these fields.
  • This masterclass provides specific guidance for scientific and medical editing, including language for different audiences, ethical standards and different types of study designs you may encounter. We also cover grammar and language issues that scientific and medical editors often face, as well as statistics and data visualisation in documents. The masterclass will give you a solid understanding of the most commonly used statistics and data types and how to present them. You’ll also learn how to support English as an Additional Language (EAL) clients as an editor and be informed about professional development options to enhance your skills as a scientific or medical editor.

A$354

COMING SOON!

Editing for the Web

  • Learn the ins and outs of editing for the web in this masterclass, which covers all aspects of web content, including what it is, who works with it and how it differs from traditional or print content. We’ll provide you with best practices and tips for editors working with web content. By the end of this masterclass, you’ll have a solid understanding of web content, how to edit it and the skills necessary to be a successful editor in the digital age.
  • Accessibility is an important aspect of web publishing. This masterclass dedicates time to discussing why it’s so important and how editors can help improve and advocate for accessibility in their work. As an editor for the web, you’ll likely encounter search engine optimisation (SEO), so we provide a brief overview of what it is and what good SEO looks like, as well as sharing practical tips for editors working with SEO content.

COMING SOON!

Indigenous Editing

  • Indigenous editing is a specialised field that requires a deep, sensitive understanding of cultural competence, key protocols and editorial considerations for handling materials from First Nations groups. Our Indigenous Editing masterclass will introduce you to the history of Indigenous representations in writing and examine some of the issues these representations cause, which will help you identify problematic narratives and themes that you’ll need to be aware of when editing Indigenous texts. We’ll also provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with the Indigenous Voice, Traditional Knowledge, Oral Traditions, secret and sacred materials, and Indigenous literature.
  • This masterclass covers collaboration and consent, looking at some particular considerations for editors, such as how to edit texts containing depictions of deceased Indigenous peoples, the crucial role of sensitivity readers, and citations for academic texts. Further, we provide insights into recognition, protection and copyright, highlighting issues with the current copyright and intellectual property laws, and examine the existing protocols to help guide you in appropriately handling Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property. We also provide some advice around language choices, including considerations for editing around terminology, pluralisation, capitalisation, spelling, possessives and tense.

SPECIALIST EDITING Bundle

Improve your editing skills and stay ahead of the competition with our Specialist Editing masterclass bundles, offering you the best value for your investment. Choose any 3 masterclasses for just $497, any 5 masterclasses for $854 or get access to all 9 Specialist Editing masterclasses for just $1,554.
Choose from:
  • Editing for Conscious and Inclusive Language—Advanced (Coming soon!)
  • ​Academic Editing
  • ​Corporate and Government Editing
  • ​Fiction Editing
  • ​Advanced Fiction Editing (Parts 1 and 2)
  • ​Legal Editing and AGLC
  • ​Medical and Scientific Editing (Parts 1 & 2)
  • ​Editing for the Web (Coming soon!)
  • ​Indigenous Editing (Coming soon!)
Our bundles allow you to choose the masterclasses that are most relevant to your field and interests and gain access to a range of skills and strategies that will help you improve your editing skills and value to clients and advance your career. Whether you want to specialise in a particular area of editing or gain a broad range of skills, our masterclass bundles are an ideal way to achieve your goals.

Business Essentials for Editors

46-min Masterclass

Business Planning 101

  • Our Business Planning 101 masterclass covers everything you need to know about creating a business plan. We’ll walk you through the essential sections your business plan should include, such as your professional and business profiles, vision and mission statements, elevator pitch and unique value proposition. We will also explore market research and marketing strategy, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats), competition analysis, and pricing and financial strategies to give you a holistic understanding of what makes a successful business plan.
  • In addition to the masterclass content, we’ll give you a range of valuable handouts to help you put your new knowledge into action. Our Success Mindset and Business Planning Gameplan will help you stay motivated and focused, and our Ideal Client Avatar Template will help you better understand your target market. Our Business Plan Template and Marketing Strategy Workbook will guide you through the process of creating a business plan that is tailor-made to your unique needs and strategies so you can successfully market and promote your business.

A$97

53-min Masterclass

Personal Branding for Editors

  • Our Personal Branding for Editors masterclass is essential for any editor looking to start or improve their successful editing business. In this comprehensive masterclass, you’ll learn about the importance of branding and why it’s so essential for your business. We’ll cover brand cohesion and clarity, showing you how to ensure your brand is consistent across all your marketing materials.
  • You’ll learn how to create a brand that truly represents you as we walk you through how to collect your thoughts and design your brand from scratch. We pay special attention to the logo as one of the critical components of any brand—you’ll learn how to start designing a logo that is visually appealing and communicates your brand’s message to your target audience. Finally, we’ll show you how to use your brand to build your business and increase your visibility in the industry.

A$97

36-min Masterclass

How to Sell When You Hate Sales

  • If you’re a freelancer who hates the idea of selling, you’re not alone! Many freelancers struggle with selling their services, and it’s not uncommon for them to want to avoid it altogether—but selling is essential to running a successful freelance business. Our How to Sell When You Hate Sales masterclass will teach you how to sell without feeling like a salesperson. You’ll learn how to reflect on your own values, use them to understand what drives you as a freelancer and communicate them to your audience, whom you’ll be able to engage without trying to sell them something (this is about building relationships with potential clients and creating a sense of trust)!
  • You’ll also learn how to plan your social media content, which is essential to any successful selling strategy. We show you how to create content that resonates with your audience and builds your brand and how to execute your social media strategy effectively. You’ll also be able to put what you’ve learned into practice using handouts and workbooks such as these:
  • Content Planning Day Workbook
  • 14 Days of Social Media Content Ideas
  • 30-Day Social Media Planner
  • ​90-Day Visibility Gameplan
  • ​Instagram Planner
  • ​TikTok Planner
  • ​Pinterest Planner
  • ​Marketing Strategy Workbook

A$97

51-min Masterclass

Creating a Website Using WordPress

  • Having a website is key to establishing your online presence—WordPress is the (free!) industry standard for creating a business website. Our Creating a Website Using WordPress masterclass will guide you through the whole process from start to finish.
  • This masterclass covers the function and purpose of a website, the importance of a strong business name, slogan, logo and branding, and the structure of a successful website. You’ll learn practical tips and strategies for creating engaging website copy and presenting your editor profile, as well as the specific content required for editing websites, such as editing services, levels of editing, pricing and your terms and conditions. We also cover implementing visual elements on your website, domain names, web hosting and the nuts and bolts of website design with Wordpress. This masterclass also includes a bonus client welcome packet and quote template so you can get started right away!

A$97

29-min Masterclass

Using Social Media to Advertise

  • In our digital age, it’s essential to take advantage of social media platforms and learn how to use them to advertise effectively. This masterclass will teach you how to utilise social media platforms to reach your target audience and increase your brand’s visibility. You’ll learn the benefits of advertising on social media, including the importance of engagement and how it differs from traditional advertising. We’ll guide you through transitioning from a website to social media platforms and help you develop a social media strategy that aligns with your business goals. You’ll also learn how to manage your social media accounts to optimise engagement and growth.
  • To help you implement everything you’ll learn, we’ll provide some useful handouts to help you plan and execute your social media strategy effectively:
  • Content Planning Day Workbook
  • 14 Days of Social Media Content Ideas
  • 30-Day Social Media Planner
  • ​90-Day Visibility Gameplan
  • ​Instagram Planner
  • ​TikTok Planner
  • ​Pinterest Planner
  • ​Marketing Strategy Workbook

A$97

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS FOR EDITORS Bundle

Whether you’re an aspiring or established freelance editor, the Business Essentials for Editors bundle is a valuable investment in your editing career. It includes five masterclasses covering essential editing business topics, including business planning, personal branding, selling, creating a website and using social media for advertising. You’ll learn how to create a viable business plan, build your personal brand that will help you stand out from your competitors, sell your services effectively, create a professional website using WordPress and use social media to increase your visibility and attract new clients.

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Enrol in YECL 2.0 for only
A$249 a month!
Your Editing Career Launched 2.0 is a comprehensive online course that teaches you everything you need to know to perform high-quality copyediting, helps you establish your own thriving freelance editing business and guarantees you your first job.
Become a wildly successful professional editor in only 4 months—with guaranteed work after graduation.

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