Here's what you'll learn:

• What roles are right for your team


• How both assigning editors and freelancers can fairly assess the level of editing needed and the time it will take


• How to determine which resources—style usage guides, dictionaries, even computer equipment and programs—are best for your situation


• What an effective house style contains


• What a good contributors brief contains


• How to identify what editorial process is right for your situation


• What strategies can help you spot errors if you are the only editor

A SPECIAL BONUS FOR ALL ATTENDEES!

One attendee at each workshop will receive a copy of The American Heritage Dictionary, Fourth Edition, worth $60. Another will win a three-CD of the Grammar Bugbears audio conference series presented by Copyediting, worth $567.

Here's what attendees said about last year's workshops:

"It dealt with real-world issues that I face on a daily basis."
— Queta Watson, Dallas Museum of Art

"Wendalyn's knowledge never overpowers her sensibilities, though both are formidable. A wonderful speaker."
— Jay Katzman, Zaner-Bloser Inc.

"[There was] a very comfortable atmosphere with freedom for questions and debate."
— Ann Marie French, New Hampshire Local Government Center

"The workshop was phenomenal. I will certainly recommend it to friends and coworkers!"
— Brent Wilson, Carden Jennings Publishing Co. Ltd.

"I love having existing knowledge validated combined with new info. This workshop did both splendidly."
— Jaquelyn Landis, freelancer

"I will definately feel more confident about my edits when I return to the office."
— Sarah Clarke, ING

"[The best thing was] hearing about how other editors handle problems and how different styles are useful for different audiences."
— Christine Ferrill, AORN Inc.

"Wendi is clear-headed and in touch with the reality of editing."
— Marlene Lipson, Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare

"[This workshop] built a good sense of camaraderie without getting too rigid on different styles to follow."
— Gary Cramer, Association of Clinical Research Professionals

"[The best thing was the] hands-on practice, and lots of it—plus immediate feedback."
— Jon Ziomek, freelance writer and editor