Slightly unsure about courses.

Hi Serena, I can't possibly evaluate the courses without knowing what's covered. I also can't evaluate the quality of the training. However, I can tell you about the taxes. Publishing companies in the United States do not deduct money for taxes. They do report earning for taxes, so you are responsible for paying your taxes, usually on a quarterly basis.

Good luck with your training. Sorry I couldn't be more help with that.

Just curioous: after these classes/training what would be your certification?

Are you in the business now, perhaps as entry level?

If you go solo, you might set yourself up as an independent contractor.

Companies would pay you for your services, then give you a 1099 at the end of the year. You would be responsbile for filing your own taxes, based on your income.

This is what chapterhouse publishignsays. Now remember this is in the UK.

"Chapterhouse was founded in 1991 by Course Directors Daisy Crowther and Richard Littler, who continue to teach regularly today. The Proofreading and Editorial Skills course was the first editorial correspondence course in the world.

Richard and Daisy both have first-class publishing pedigrees: Richard was Executive Director of Lloyd’s of London Press, and Daisy was Promotion Manager at Butterworths. Both have extensive freelance experience in book publishing and for major institutions, charities and government departments.

Because Chapterhouse has a reputation for integrity and high standards, its certificates are "recognised by the industry" (Daily Express). Our Certificate of Competence is a recommendation from us confirming that we believe you are able to work professionally in publishing. There is no official body which validates proofreading and editing qualifications, and there is no official national body which awards you "letters after your name". That's why our certificates are so valuable.

Our reputation as "an internationally renowned publishing training body" (Writers’ Forum) rests upon Chapterhouse’s most important foundation: the experience, track-record and ability of our tutors and the quality of our courses."

Is there information concerning what's covered in the courses?

yeah on their web site page. same with the publishing training centre. thanks for those links roberta. really appreciate the advice.

thanks for your feedback.

Hi Serena,
I am having the same dilemma. Did you get an answer to your question and which course did you choose?
Karen

hi Karona, yes i choce to go with chapterhouse. am working on my main assignment now, but i am terrified to send it off incase i fail. they are very tough markers, as ai can understande, but if you don't get a straight B or above, then you fail.

How ironic. You want to do a proof-reading course and create a post with typos. I'm just saying...

am not a good typist that's why am not learning to become a typestter. if you have nothing nice to say, then please refrain from commenting.

You can check out the courses offered at Mediabistro. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post the link on here.

I've gotten mixed reviews about their courses. Some people say the courses are too expensive for the amount of stuff they actually teach, but there's no harm in going to the website and taking a look.

You can also consider purchasing books on copyediting/proofreading - I'm sure you'll find many on Amazon.com and BN.com.

Good luck!

Sorry, Serena, but my reaction was the same as ragman's. Being a poor typist is not an excuse for mistakes. I usually don't pay attention to mistakes on a2k, but your topic is proofreading.

I appreciate that you don't want negative remarks, but consider the situation. Another thread, and I probably wouldn't have noticed.

i don't think they are the same thing at all. technology is not my strong point, as is typing, but i can read and spell.

I was merely pointing out irony. It is to laugh. Sorry you don't see the humor.

am just really nervous about getting my results and i know that typing isn't my strong point. don't need people criticising me when they don't even know me. but yes i do see your humourous side.