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Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) - CPD Certified
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
12.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) (included in price)
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Overview

Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing)

  • [2026 Updated Course]
  • 14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Bundle Courses with this Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) Course

  • Course 01: Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing
  • Course 02: Level 4 Copywriting Course
  • Course 03: Level 5 Report Writing Course
  • Course 04: Learning & Development Diploma

Elevate your creative writing skills and ensure your work is polished to perfection with our Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) course. This advanced course is designed for writers, editors, and content creators seeking to master the art of refining manuscripts, articles, and creative texts with professional precision.

Creative writing thrives on clarity, style, and impact—but even the most talented writers need skilled proofreading and editing to enhance flow, eliminate errors, and maintain the author’s unique voice. This Level 5 course covers advanced proofreading techniques, copy editing principles, and stylistic consistency, focusing specifically on creative genres such as fiction, poetry, and narrative non-fiction.

You’ll learn how to identify and correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, improve sentence structure, and enhance readability without compromising creativity. The course also explores different editing styles, tone adjustments, fact-checking, and preparing manuscripts for publication.

With flexible online delivery, you can study at your own pace, supported by expert tutors and rich learning materials including real-world exercises. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a recognised Level 5 certificate that can boost your freelance career or enhance your professional credentials.

Whether you’re an aspiring editor, a published author wanting to self-edit, or a creative writing enthusiast, this course equips you with the critical skills to make every word count and bring stories to life with clarity and polish.

Key Highlights of the Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) Course

  • CPD Accredited Course
  • Free Instant e-Certificate – Receive your official PDF certificate immediately upon successful completion.
  • 24/7 Tutor Support – Access expert guidance whenever you need it, ensuring you never feel stuck.
  • No Hidden Charges – Enjoy transparent pricing with no additional or surprise fees.
  • Lifetime Access – Study at your own pace with unlimited access to course materials for life.
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – We are confident in the quality of this course and offer a full satisfaction guarantee.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD Accredited Certificate:

Digital certificate - £4.99

After the successful accomplishment of this course, you will be awarded with a verified CPD Accredited Certificate from Skills Boost in PDF format only for $4.99 and printed version only for $14.99.

Assessment details

Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing)

Included in course price

Curriculum

6
sections
41
lectures
12h 9m
total

    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14

    • 2: Module 1 Understanding the Writing Process 11:00
    • 3: Module 2 Writing Sentences 13:00
    • 4: Module 3 Avoiding Awkward Sentences 10:00
    • 5: Module 4 Creating Sentence Variety 11:00
    • 6: Module 5 Shaping Paragraphs 14:00
    • 7: Module 6 Using Transitions 09:00
    • 8: Module 7 Establishing a Writing Style 19:00
    • 9: Module 8 Turning Passive Verbs into Active Verbs 08:00
    • 10: Module 9 Making Sure Subjects and Verbs Agree 09:00
    • 11: Module 10 Making Sure Nouns and Pronouns Agree 08:00
    • 12: Module 11 Using Modifiers 11:00
    • 13: Module 12 Checking Capitalization and Spelling 13:00
    • 14: Module 13 Punctuating Sentences 06:00
    • 15: Module 14 Using Commas 10:00
    • 16: Module 15 Using Semicolons and Colons 07:00
    • 17: Module 16 Using Apostrophes in Plurals and Possessives 04:00
    • 18: Module 17 Using Quotation Marks 06:00
    • 19: Module 18 Using Hyphens, Dashes, and Ellipses 08:00
    • 20: Module 19 Checking for Commonly Confused Words and Clichés 11:00
    • 21: Module 20 Putting It All Together 14:00

    • 22: Module 1 An Overview of Copywriting 10:00
    • 23: Module 2 How to Write Effective Headline 19:00
    • 24: Module 3 Communicating Through Writing 19:00
    • 25: Module 4 Selling Through Writing 18:00
    • 26: Module 5 Preparing to Write 22:00
    • 27: Module 6 Understanding How to Write Print Advertisements 21:00
    • 28: Module 7 How to Write Direct Mail 17:00
    • 29: Module 8 How to Write Brochures, Catalogues, and Other Sales Materials 21:00
    • 30: Module 9 How to Write Commercials and Multimedia Presentations 19:00
    • 31: Module 10 How to Write for the Web 18:00
    • 32: Module 11 How to Write Email Marketing 27:00

    • 33: Module 1 Fundamentals of Report Writing 08:00
    • 34: Module 2 Preparation & Planning 19:00
    • 35: Module 3 Collecting and Handling Information 15:00
    • 36: Module 4 Writing and Revising Report 09:00
    • 37: Module 5 Style & Design 29:00
    • 38: Module 6 Some Common Types of Report 23:00

    • 39: Learning & Development Diploma 3:25:00

    • 40: Final Assessment 04:00
    • 41: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

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Description

Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing)

The Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) course provides in-depth training for those looking to enhance creative texts through expert proofreading and copy editing. Focusing on fiction, poetry, and narrative works, this course teaches how to refine manuscripts while respecting the author’s style.

You’ll study advanced grammar and punctuation correction, sentence restructuring, stylistic consistency, and tone adjustment. The course also covers fact-checking, formatting for publication, and ethical editing practices.

Perfect for freelance editors, authors, and content creators, the course offers practical exercises and tutor feedback to build confidence and competence in preparing creative works for print or digital publishing.

Delivered fully online, the course allows flexible study, making it ideal for busy professionals and writers. Completion awards a recognised Level 5 certificate, valuable for career development in editing and publishing.

Certificate of Achievement for the Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) Course

Successfully complete the Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) course and receive your official Certificate of Achievement. This professionally designed certificate is provided as a free downloadable PDF, recognising your expertise in proofreading and copy editing within the creative writing field.

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Flexible 14-Day Refund Policy

We offer a straightforward 14-day refund policy on this course. If the programme does not meet your expectations, you can request a full refund via your account dashboard within 14 days of purchase — hassle-free and no questions asked.

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Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing)

Anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge and skills can enrol in this Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing (Creative Writing) course, including students, recent graduates, and job seekers.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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