Editing and Proofreading for Professionals

A good editor or proofreader needs an interest in language and a sharp eye; everything else can be learnt.  This extremely practical workshop-style course is for anyone who would like to learn professional techniques to hone their editing skills.

Learn how to:

• Edit for your target audience
• Achieve clarity, brevity and a human voice
• Decide how pedantic or flexible you should be
• Know when to edit and when to re-write
• Hear alarm bells for common errors
• Make writing stronger
• Spot the top 30 proofreading mistakes

Who should attend? This course is for anyone who edits their own or colleagues' writing – whether it's brochures, reports, press releases, web content, magazines or newsletters. It can be customised to deal with a specific type of publication or the needs of a specific team.

For more details on this course, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Sarah on 086-3927970