Become a crime fiction editor
This self-paced foundation course prepares you for editing crime fiction.
You'll learn about the genre, the stylistic tools that support it, the common problems you'll encounter and the pithy edits that can transform a manuscript from mundane to magic.
You’ll also get easy-to-action guidance on providing submission support, business planning and marketing.
Course curriculum
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1Module 1: Learning outcomes
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2Module 2: What’s distinctive about crime fiction?
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3Module 3: The genre – past and present
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4Module 4: How to develop relevant editing skills
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5Module 5: Narrative viewpoint in crime fiction
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6Module 6: Common problems in crime fiction
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7Module 7: Literary devices for line editing crime fiction
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8Module 8: Synopses, query letters and blurbs
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9Module 9: Style guides and other resources
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10Module 10: Making your crime fiction specialism globally visible
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11Module 11: Getting organized
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12PerfectIt and Policy Bee insurance discounts
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13Music credits