diff --git a/docs/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst b/docs/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst
index 13e5433e83..ce17e7912f 100644
--- a/docs/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst
+++ b/docs/course_authors/source/create_html_component.rst
@@ -253,8 +253,9 @@ Add an Image to an HTML Component
 ***********************************
 
 You can add an any image that you have uploaded for the course to an HTML component. 
+You must upload the image before editing the HTML component. 
 
-Find any copy the URL of the image in the Files & Uploads page.
+Find and copy the URL of the image in the Files & Uploads page.
 
 See :ref:`Add Files to a Course` for more information.
 
diff --git a/docs/course_authors/source/get_started.rst b/docs/course_authors/source/get_started.rst
index 138fafb545..af49099d94 100644
--- a/docs/course_authors/source/get_started.rst
+++ b/docs/course_authors/source/get_started.rst
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ What is Studio?
 
 Studio is the edX tool you use to build your courses. 
 
-You use Studio to create course content, problems, videos, and other resoruces for students.
+You use Studio to create course content, problems, videos, and other resources for students.
 
 With Studio, you can also manage your schedule and course team, set grading policies, publish your course, and more.
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Go to: https://studio.edge.edx.org. Sign in with the account you created on Edge
 
 You must then request access to create courses:  
 
-#. Click the **+** sign to expland the field labeled **Becoming a Course Creator in Studio**.
+#. Click the **+** sign to expand the field labeled **Becoming a Course Creator in Studio**.
 
 #. Click **Request the Ability to Create Courses**.