Polished, error-free copy ensures efficient communication and helps you and your firm leave a sparkling impression. This one-day course equips you with the editing and proofreading skills needed to smooth out the roughest copy.

Learn how to master the tricky bits of punctuation and grammar; build crisp, clear sentences; and eradicate embarrassing errors. Upgrade your editing skills and clear up some common confusions in this lively workshop.

What you will learn

Big-picture editing: the all-important overview

• Is it logical? Skimming for sense.
• Word counts and fitting copy.
• Checking that the tone is right for your audience.
• Ensuring the right material is included.
• Structure and balance: does the document work as a whole?
• Signposting with headings and subheadings.
• Employing version control and tracking changes.

Copy editing: knocking your content into shape

• Selecting style guides and compiling style sheets.
• Getting the grammar, punctuation and spelling right.
• Making sure sentences are clear and compelling.
• Checking word choice, including eliminating unnecessary jargon and buzzwords.
• Cutting out cliches.
• Using details that count.

Proofreading: the final quality control stage

•  Proofreading techniques.
• Checking for accuracy and consistency.
• Using proofreading marks.
• Online editing resources.

 

Who should attend?

 Anyone who wants to produce polished, error-free documents; PR and communication professionals who want to upgrade their editing skills.

Trainer

Tony Spencer-Smith, award-winning author, a former Editor-in-Chief of Reader's Digest Australia and highly experienced corporate writing trainer. Contact him at 02 8901-0646 or tony.spencersmith@gmail.com for further information or book now.

“I found Tony Spencer-Smith's editing course engaging, enjoyable and very instructive. I learned a lot in a short time and the exercises he gave us were challenging and relevant.”
Wendy Farley, Anthouse Communications.