Editing Otherwise: Fresh Approaches to Stories and Settings

In spring 2026 I completed the University of Chicago’s Introduction to Developmental Editing course as part of their Editing Certificate (Developmental Editing Pathway). I wholeheartedly recommend it to practicing academic developmental editors, as well as to editors starting out. Here are some thoughts directed at other editors who might take the course—especially established editors with lots of experience who may be wondering about the value of taking extra training. This