YECL has been an enlightening course It is very intensive, yet its structure makes it easy to follow The lecturers are passionate about editing, and the lecture sessions have been well prepared so that I can go over the modules repeatedly I would encourage everyone who wants to pursue a career in editing to enrol in YECL because it is an excellent… Read more

Before I commenced the YECL course, I thought I had a reasonably firm grasp of grammar, punctuation and basic editing practices How wrong I was! The YECL course has been fantastic for me to reinforce some aspects of editing I was already familiar with, but most importantly, it has already taught me so much about the finer points of written English… Read more

I was already working as an editor when I enrolled in the Your Editing Career Launched course The company I was working for was very niche, and I was only editing scientific articles in subjects I was already knowledgeable on I really enjoyed that work, but I felt like I could expand on my training and increase my opportunities for work From… Read more

Your Editing Career Launched is a helpful introduction to the pillars of academic editing Although grammar is the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the English language, it is neglected in secondary schools and university programs YECL prioritises grammar basics and teaches an array of fundamental skills in academic editing: copyediting, formatting and… Read more

I really did not know what was going to be in the course when I started, so I was apprehensive as to whether I would just getting the same information again I have learned, and am still learning, so much about academic editing through this course The one thing that has stood out for me is that Amanda worked hard to get subtitles on the videos for… Read more

Before I got started with this course, I thought I had a fairly good understanding of the technicalities of the English language, but Your Editing Career Launched taught me lessons I didn’t even know I was missing The modules and units are well divided and make for a seamless learning experience These units refresh ideas we’ve learned back in… Read more

Like many of us with a career based in language and writing, I have accumulated plenty of editing skills over the years through experience gained while focusing on something else––including a PhD in an area in which it’s pretty much impossible to earn any money This course is providing me with the targeted knowledge, support and practice I… Read more

I gained skills for life through the YECL course I use these skills in daily life, writing to teachers and healthcare professionals as I advocate for my daughter with extra needs I use them in my role as research manager for a not-for-profit organisation, and I use them in my side gig as a freelance editor Your Editing Career Launched taught me… Read more

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At last, I have found the editing course I’ve been looking for Capstone’s ‘Your Editing Career Launched’ is fully comprehensive, providing online audio/video lectures in a relaxed style, in-depth notes, resource lists and specialist advice  Their staff are also generous with support and feedback I’m loving this course! It’s challenging,… Read more

The act of signing up for YECL has been a life-changing decision for me I had spent years agonising over the fact that, after a decade of pursuing a career in retail and having two beautiful children, I had not been able to use my bachelor’s degree in English and Communications  After completing the YECL course material, I felt confident in my… Read more

Dr Byron Rangiwai here in New Zealand recommended using Capstone Editing  I was amazed at the professional, polished version of my exegesis after editing  I appreciated the recommendations and the formatting of my document  The advice given by my editor was valuable to assist with the changes that I made before my final submission  Capstone… Read more