Editing is a stage of the writing process in which a writer or editor strives to improve a draft (and sometimes prepare it for publication) by correcting errors and by making words and sentences clearer, more precise, and more effective. Put another way, thoughtful editing can inspire further revision of our work.

The editing process often begins with the author’s idea for the work itself, continuing as a collaboration between the author and the editor as the work is created. Editing can involve creative skills, human relations and a precise set of methods.

Below is the list of Editing Schools in South Africa

SA Writers’ College Copy-Editing and Proofreading Course

Orms Cape Town School of Photography Video Editing

University of Pretoria Editing Principles and Practice

Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking

College of Digital Photography Video Editing In Premiere Pro

Wits University Editing for Professionals

CityVarsity Digital Video Editing

Revolution Media Academy Digital Video Editing

Nikon School Introduction to Video Editing

Durban University of Technology Editing

Damelin Short Programme Web Editing (ICDL)

Digital Marketing Academy SMARTPHONE VIDEO EDITING COURSE

Skills Academy Subject Certificate in Copy Editing

What are the editing courses?

Editing courses are available for those who want to learn the principles of developing and enhancing written works, images, and videos.

Common concepts explored in editing courses include:

• Critical Reading.
• Researching.
• Communications.
• Journalism.
• Photo Manipulation.
• Web design.
• Graphic design.
• Digital Media.

How can I be good at editing?

Here are the tips Pape lists in the video:

1. Edit a lot. Again, practice, practice, practice.
2. Edit small. You don’t have to edit a feature to practice your skills.
3. Edit with purpose. It’s one thing to edit something on your own time.
4. Be different.
5. Be ready for crisis.
6. Respect your niche.
7. Be a storyteller.

What is editing skills?

Technical writing and editing skills are highly associated with each other. Experienced editing will catch both factual and grammatical errors in copy before it is published, preventing embarrassment, additional costs, and possible legal action.

Is editing a skill?

Editing is different. It is a craft, a skill. It is more than knowing an adjective from an adverb, a noun from a pronoun. It is more than being able to construct and deconstruct a sentence or a paragraph.

What is the purpose of editing?

Principles and Purpose of Editing The purpose of editing is to continue or illuminate significance to a scene or story. Editing uses cuts, fades, and dissolves etc., to continue a story. Cuts and Transitions progress the Story, it does this through alternating between scenes in a comprehensive narrative structure.