5-6th Nov 26
Thu-Fri
Develop the skills to check, improve and publish copy to a professional standard.
A two-day introduction to sub-editing covering checking processes, cutting, headlines and legal risk.
Develop the skills to check, improve and publish copy to a professional standard. A two-day introduction to sub-editing covering checking processes, cutting, headlines and legal risk.
Develop the skills to check, improve and publish copy to a professional standard on this two-day introduction to sub-editing.
You'll learn how sub-editing differs from proofreading, how to build an effective checking process for different copy types, how to apply the inverted pyramid and write to space, how to cut and restructure copy without losing the writer's voice, how to write accurate and compelling headlines, standfirsts and captions, how to identify legal and factual risks in copy, and how to collaborate constructively with writers.
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6th Nov 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6th Nov 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT |
Private & team training
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
Thu-Fri
Private & team training
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
Brief introduction to the role of the sub-editor in your organisation
How sub-editing differs from proofreading
Building a process based on appropriate essential checks for the type of copy
How to use structure as the foundation for efficient sub-editing
Demonstration of the inverted pyramid for news and online content
Introduction to the 5Ws – a formula to ensure key information is included
Demonstration of a variety of writing structures: diamond, hexagon, egg, egg timer, multi-pyramid
Identifying and correcting common structural issues
Practical exercise focusing on improving intros and conclusions
Working effectively with writers on opinion and first-person pieces
Respecting individual writing style and voice
Knowing when and how to edit direct quotes and paraphrased content
Writing headlines that inform, promise, and engage
Using SEO to enhance headline effectiveness
Balancing creativity with clarity and avoiding clickbait
Writing supporting display copy: blurbs, call-outs, captions
Final practical exercise
For editors, content managers, journalists and publishing professionals who want to develop professional sub-editing skills. No prior sub-editing experience required.
Piers is an exceptional trainer – the course was neatly divided up into sections that were easy to follow and included practical, hands-on…
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The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable.
I thought the duration was perfect, and the amount of breaks were in the right rhythm. Overall, super fun and engaging!
I loved working with examples from our own site, and Patsy was just so personable and fun to work with, I really looked forward to spending…
Clear and concise structure for an online course
Useful and easy-to-understand slides (I particularly appreciated that I was sent them afterwards), interactive format and a friendly, highl…
Providing a relaxed, friendly environment. Perfect for learning.
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