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Transitioning into a Career in Editing
Transitiong into a Career in Editing: A Microcourse for PhDs
Introduction
Module 1: From PhD to Editor
From PhD to Editor
What the PhD Does for You
Breaking Through the Identity Trap
Video: Is Leaving Academia a Sign of Failure? (2:36)
Optional Exercise: Values Assessment
Exercise 1: Head, Heart & Guts
Exercise 2: Past Thinking
Exercise 3: Skills Assessment
Exercise 4: Dashboard
Module 2: The Types of Editing
The Types of Editing
The PhD’s Guide to the Editing Profession
Editing Overview
Exercise 5: The Editor's Skills Inventory
Substantive & Developmental Editing
Stylistic Editing
Copyediting
Proofreading
Acquisitions
Authenticity or Sensitivity Reading
Video: Can Editing be an Intellectually Fulfilling Career? (3:42)
Exercise 6: Check Your Inventory
Module 3: Next Steps
Levels of Commitment
Freelance vs. In-House
Video: Can You Be a Successful Freelancer without Hustling? (2:58)
Professional Associations
Training Opportunities
Exercise 7: Future thinking
The Wrap-Up
Recommended Reading
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