Editing essentials
One-day seminar
Editing essentials with Katrina Lobley
One-day seminar: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Fee: $345 (includes GST)
Next available seminar:
What will you learn from this seminar?
Do you have to edit documents at work? Are you unsure how to go about turning someone else's written mess into an easy-to-understand document?Editing can be a time-consuming, overwhelming process. But when you learn the right editing rules, you can transform even the most dire, clumsy writing into a successful piece of writing.
If you don't learn how to apply this proven editing framework to all documents, you risk being unnecessarily bogged down for hours. In one day, you'll learn the skills you need to free up your time and edit like a pro.
You will learn:
- how to edit for structure and style
- simple techniques that will improve anyone’s writing
- standard proofreading symbols and how to use them
- why a style manual is important - where to get one/how to create one
- how to determine the tone and style of your document
- common mistakes in punctuation and spelling
- how to create professional documents that communicate effectively
The seminar includes practical exercises on editing and proofreading.
Who presents this seminar?
The seminar is presented by Katrina Lobley, an experienced journalist and editor. With 20 years' experience in the publishing industry, Katrina spent five years as a sub-editor on The Sydney Morning Herald and is currently in demand as a freelance writer and editor of corporate and consumer publications.Find out what past students say about this editing seminar here.
This seminar is held at the Sydney Writers' Centre in our professional harbourside training rooms.
Course dates and fees
Editing essentials with Katrina Lobley
One-day seminar: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Fee: $345 (includes GST)
Next available seminar:
| Rave reviews about Editing Essentials: "The seminar was extremely informative and well-structured. Karina was really engaging and I've learnt valuable tips for both my office work and personal writing skills." - Kate Brown "The information was presented concisely and was relevant. The whole class was entertained. I'm finding that my editing skills have definitely improved and I'm picking errors up much more easily and quickly." - Sharlene Henderson "I really enjoyed learning the tips on grammar, punctuation and publications. Katrina was fantastic. She was very approachable and made the seminar interesting and fun. Her years of experience and passion for writing really shined. I would recommend this to anyone involved in writing or editing." - Lauren Brown "Katrina is one of the best presenters I have ever met." - Martin Hadley "The course was outlined very well so that the information was disseminated in a lively, succinct and relevant format. The small class was also great - allowing everyone to feed off the other participants energy. "My general approach to writing and editing other people's work has improved I now have a better understanding of the questions you should be asking about a piece of writing" - Penny Calvert "Katrina explained the essential elements of editing in an enjoyable and easy to understand manner. Katrina allowed for all participants to be actively engaged. I feel more confident about my ability to revise and improve my written work." - Lynette Cook |
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