Copy-Editing

Gain the specific knowledge and practical skills needed to work successfully as a copy-editor in your communications role, the publishing industry, in-house, or simply if you need to produce high-end content.

Through a series of practical exercises, you will learn to approach the printed word more analytically and critically, allowing you to spot errors quickly and have the confidence to rewrite the everyday text into concise, precise and compelling editorial copy at high speed.

The course will cover the basics of copy editing, including the difference between proofreading and editing. Learn the flow of a copy editor from start to end whilst focusing on important aspects of the role such as grammar, spelling and common mistakes in punctuation.

The course covers how to work to a house style, essential typography and working with figures. Gain a full understanding of how to write compelling copy, interesting headlines and produce content that works.

The course is suitable for proofreaders looking to enhance their freelancing opportunities, those within publishing houses,  working in communications,  content producers, or those who have done some editing work but lack formal training.

I have found the course very engaging and insightful. The tutor was very knowledgeable and patient and the knowledge that I have gained will help me in my new role as Junior Editor!

 

Catherine Rowell

Good coverage of proofreading, writing copy and finding common mistakes. We covered lots in one day and gained valuable tips to take home.

 

Nicola Meare,
PA to Directors, Taxi Studio Ltd.

The Copy-Editing course at LSP was fantastic. The tutor was really great, knowledgeable amd very engaging. I learnt so much during my time here and would highly reconmend this course to everyone.

Poppy Cripsin,
Head of Communications at University of Westminister

 

Course Content

Introduction

• Copy-Editing
• Proofreading
• Workflow from raw copy to published material

Spelling

• Common mistakes
• Awkward challenges and how to meet them
• Proofreading techniques

Grammar

• Common mistakes
• Awkward challenges and how to meet them

Punctuation

• Common mistakes
• Awkward challenges and how to meet them
• Proofreading techniques

House Style

• What should a house style achieve?
• Style guide components
• How to establish and maintain a style guide
• Essential typography

Elements of Style

• Making dense copy easy to read
• Making dry copy compelling to read
• Writing catchy headlines, intros, captions
• Rogues’ gallery: from clichés to mixed metaphors

Figures (Consistency)

• Handling numbers within text copy
• Statistics
• Tables and graphs

Q & A

Assessment and certificate:

Delegates will tackle hands-on exercises at the end of each section to cement their learning, and personal achievement will be assessed throughout the day. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course.

Please contact us on 0207 221 3399 for details, or complete the enquiry form.

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