Editing essentials
One-day 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.

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. Feel free to contact us and we would be happy to answer any of your questions.

Course dates and fees
Editing essentials with Katrina Lobley
One-day seminar: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Fee: $345 (includes GST)

Seminar dates:
Friday 23 May 2008 COMMENCED
Friday 1 August 2008 COMMENCED
Friday 31 October 2008 ENROL NOW