In the spirit of "competitive cooperation," The Christian PEN presents online courses taught by contributing members of the network. These courses are designed especially for editorial freelancers, to enhance their professional skills and boost their income. Lessons are posted once a week, usually on Mondays; students view the lessons at their convenience. Some classes have optional "homework assignments" to which the instructor will respond with corrections and suggestions. Some courses are interactive, encouraging members to participate in online discussions. Other classes simply involve reading and studying the lessons.   “The Christian PEN’s online courses are an excellent value. The quality of instruction and the personal feedback always exceed my expectations. I have taken a class every session for the past year--and now the perennial ones are beginning to repeat. I can't wait for the new ones in the spring. I highly recommend PEN classes for anyone seriously considering an editing career--and to writers wishing to improve their craft.” -- Vie Herlocker   View the 2012 Online Course Schedule here. Contributing members of The Christian PEN receive discounts on all online courses! NOTE: Contributing membership in The Christian PEN is only $40 per year. Click here for an Application (a Word doc). Courses currently offered: Copyediting and Proofreading for Clients Copyediting with Microsoft Word Copyrights and Permissions Developing Your Editing Specialty E-book Creating, Formatting, and Marketing Editing Fiction I  Editing Fiction II  Editing Fiction III - Substantive/Developmental Fiction Editing   Editing with Microsoft Word Establishing Your Freelance Business Get Organized for Greater Efficiency Get Ready for the New Year Ghostwriting and Collaborating Indexing with Microsoft Word Introduction to E-publishing Marketing Your Services Mentoring New Writers Polishing the PUGS Substantive/Developmental Editing: Nonfiction and Memoir Train-of-Thought Writing Method Typing without Pain Website Writing and Editing   We also offer a list of possible courses, and are open for suggestions. Possible Future Courses