Sub-Editing

WC09

2 Days: 10:30am - 3:30pm

May be subject to minor time alterations

CPD Accredited Advanced Certificate

£670

Course Overview

The two-day Sub-Editing certified short course will train you in the fundamental techniques of editing, subbing, and proofreading of copy text into precise and highly readable stories, as demanded by content publishers. The Sub-Editing course is aimed at a broad range of participants, from sub-editors, bloggers, communications professionals to journalists who require practical and skills-focused training.

You will learn how to approach written copy critically and reshape it into compelling editorial content that people will want to read. Focusing on practical exercises and using real-world examples, the course also focuses on the different sub-editing approaches required for various types of material. It explains the distinctive subbing methods demanded by print and online media.

Course Details

You will explore how to:

Sub-edit copy text
Understand the editorial workflows
Brush up on grammar
Utilise house styles and guides
Write headlines and captions
Get up to speed on copyright issues
Apply correction marks

We will cover:

GETTING STARTED

What is sub-editing?
Editorial copy workflows
Tips for checking your own writing
Fundamentals of English grammar

STYLE AND CONSISTENCY

Tips on punctuation and spelling
Aspects of writing style
Using a style guide

NEWS AND FEATURES

How to write and edit news stories
Sub-editing feature copy
Writing good headlines, intros, captions and more

MEDIA LAW FOR SUBS

Defamation and libel
Copyright and intellectual property
Social media and reader engagement

SUB-EDITING FOR PRINT

Understanding how people read
Fitting copy to a fixed space
Fundamentals of typography
Essential correction marks

How will this course benefit me?

It is if you are involved in producing professional content and want to equip yourself with the core skills required to edit news stories, features, blogs, and more to professional standards.

You will learn how to approach written copy critically and reshape it into compelling editorial content that people will want to read.

Award and Recognition

LSPR Professional Development Advanced Certificate. The Advanced Certificate is recognised by the: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service: http://www.cpduk.co.uk

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Course Dates

Tuesday 12th December 2023 (In-Person)
Tuesday 16^th January 2024 (In-Person)
Tuesday 30^th January 2024 (Online)
Tuesday 13^th February 2024 (In-Person)
Tuesday 27^th February 2024 (Online)

Offers and Concessions

The charity rate is a 15% discount.
Use code CHARITY15 to get 15% off your booking.

The group rate is a 15% discount for groups of 3.
Use code GROUP15 to get 15% off your booking.

If your group is more than 3,
Contact us at info@lspr-education.com for our special rates.

Subject to availability. These offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers and are available on selected courses.

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Course Options

All of our short courses are designed to be flexible to your needs and demands

Online and In-Person

All of our short courses can be taken live online or in-person at our Notting Hill centre.

Team Training

Book your team onto one of our scheduled short courses where they will learn alongside other professionals, or book a customised private course with our assistance.

Tailored Programs

Need a course specific to your needs? We can tailor our short courses to fit with your specifications.

Additional Courses

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Business Writing

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Blogging

Define your blog writing goals, understand the best approach for structure, how to decide on topics, and content to engage your audiences, create effective marketing strategies, and how to achieve SEO optimisation for your blog.

Copy Editing

Gain the specific knowledge, and practical skills needed to copy edit, proofread and re-write to a high standard, whether your work is in a communications role or within the publishing industry.

Our Happy Clients

I very much enjoyed this course. It included everything I wanted to know… I only wish it lasted longer!

The course has grounded me in a better understanding of the industry processes and interdependencies.

The course was really enjoyable and informative, and it was really helpful to gain a more formal understanding of grammar rules and editing techniques.

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