Editing Masterclass

This subject will introduce students to the principles and practices associated with the development and structural editing of a range of texts from four of five specialised genres: fiction, trade non-fiction, children’s books, genre fiction and educational publishing. Students will be presented with manuscripts across the featured genres by staff and guest lecturers with expertise in the relevant field/s. Each genre will be covered in detail over two or three weeks of the semester. On successful completion of this subject students will have acquired advanced skills in manuscript appraisal and editing.