with Lesley Ward

This course will help you gain confidence in editing documents and bringing consistency of style to different pieces of copy.

Level 1

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

You may be working in a document checking department of a large organisation, but the course frequently attracts people who are copy-editing books, journals, proceedings and reports. It is also suitable for those considering a freelance career as a copy editor.

COURSE DETAIL

The ability to pull together disparate pieces of copy - and to ensure they read as a coherent whole - is of great value to a variety of organisations. In this two-day course, you will learn the basic skills of the profession and hone them in practical exercises. Your tutor will discuss house style and consistency, as well as issues such as structure, headings and the role of captions. At the end of the course, you will have more confidence in your ability to edit copy effectively within a professional environment.

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

Lesley Ward has 30 years' experience in scientific, technical and medical publishing. She embarked on a freelance career in 1983 after some years with Van Nostrand Reinhold, latterly as managing editor. She was founder member and the first treasurer of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), and regularly leads a number of their training courses. She also teaches for the Irish Book Publishers' Association.

PRICE

£400+ VAT

CONTACT

+44 (0) 20 7514 2105
shortcourses@lcc.arts.ac.uk