Senior Editor
Senior Editor
Average UK salary range £35,000 - £70,000
Average UK salary range £35,000 - £70,000
Two day Classroom Private Options
Learn the essential writing and research skills to become a professional feature writer. Understand the preparation and workflow required to keep your editor happy.
Learn the art of feature writing in this introductory level course.
Discover how to craft compelling narratives and create in-depth stories that inform and entertain.
Develop your storytelling skills, master interview techniques, and explore different writing structures to create feature articles that really engage your audience.
"Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."
Virgin Media
"Thank you Piers, this was an excellent day - so informative and useful! I have learnt so many things I'm keen to put into action in my next features."
University Of Cambridge
"Emphasis on useful tips and relevant examples rather than a lot of time getting participants to try things out - an excellent balance - and delivered in such an inspiring and positive way! Thank you."
Cambridge University
"This was a hugely helpful, thought-provoking course. Exactly what I needed! Piers was a knowledgeable and supportive trainer."
University Of Cambridge
"Piers was very interesting and engaging and had taken the time to look at some of our features ahead of the course."
University Of Cambridge
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.
Good grammar is essential for effective communication.
This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.
This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.
"Rosie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Worked to a schedule with plenty of rest breaks."
"Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"
London Ambulance Service
"Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."
Kindred
"Great training! Really knowledgeable and engaging. I liked the structure - that we were told something and then quizzed at the end of each section."
"Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"
Kindred
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.
Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information
with clarity and precision.
This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.
"Patsy was a real pro and deeply knowledgeable about the fundamentals of writing effectively. Really clear explanations of concepts. I feel empowered to apply many of the tips I've learnt to my own writing."
Youth Futures Foundation
"The interaction of the course was great, I felt skills I learnt were well explained and will be good to implement. It was great to challenge me to think creatively"
Offshore Energies UK
"Taking the time to go through individual examples and explain how to make everything more effective"
The Romans
"Piers was great at adapting what he was saying to the context I provided early on in the session."
"Small groups with excellent practical examples. Full of informative practical tips to take away."
Two day Classroom Live Online Private Options
If you want to fast-track a career in journalism, this is the perfect place to start. Learn research, writing, interviewing and sub-editing skills from industry experts.
On this course you will learn the essential skills required by every journalist - research, interviewing, fact-checking, and verifying information.
You will also develop effective storytelling techniques and boost your writing skills so that you both engage and inform your readers.
"Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"
LDA Design
"Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"
Communications Interntional Group
"The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"
Clarion Events
"Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"
ActionAid
"Great conversations, loved the small group setting, the tasks were engaging and useful, lot of constructive, actionable feedback"
HSBC
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Develop the proofreading skills needed to identify mistakes in your writing. Learn how to spot and correct common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of
accuracy and professionalism in your work.
This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence
structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.
"The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just right. The exercises were very useful. Rosie's knowledge was excellent."
"Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."
Stanton Williams
"Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"
CITB
"Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job."
CITB
"The course broke down complex grammar and punctuation rules into digestible lessons. I appreciated the real-world examples and exercises that reinforced each concept. I now feel much more confident spotting errors and refining written content. The course helped me develop a sharper eye for detail and a more methodical approach to editing."
CITB
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Find your niche in sports writing. Learn how to produce compelling stories with expert guidance from a sports journalist.
Are you craving a career change?
Unlock new writing skills with our hands-on course.
Learn how to turn a sports event into high-quality copy, and take your professional career to a new level.
From £449 + VAT
Two day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Master the skills you need to become an outstanding sub-editor. Develop an eye for detail and the ability to work quickly under pressure.
Learn the essential principles and techniques of sub editing, including how to ensure
accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Cultivate a keen eye for detail, detecting errors and improving readability in written work.
"Excellent personalised course, knowledgeable trainer, good mix of lecture style instruction and practical exercises"
CPA
"The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."
Imperial College Business School
"I thought the duration was perfect, and the amount of breaks were in the right rhythm. Overall, super fun and engaging!"
Resident Advisor
"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 time with her each day."
Resident Advisor
"Clear and concise structure for an online course"
Resident Advisor