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Editing Essentials

One-day seminar

How to transform other people's writing

Do you have to edit other people's work?
Would you like to cut your editing time in half?
Do you want clarity on standard editing conventions?

Discover a proven system so that you can edit with confidence.

Good editors follow a clear editing system in order to transform writing into a message that’s clear, concise and accurate. That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this seminar.

Sometimes, you know that a piece of writing isn’t working – but you may not be sure how to tackle it. After this seminar, you’ll know exactly what to do to transform a clumsy piece of writing into a polished document.

You’ll also get up to speed with editing conventions in today’s business environment. After all, language evolves – and so do the editing rules that go with it.

During this one-day seminar, you'll learn:

how to edit for structure and style
how to approach "big picture" editing
which style guides you need, and how to create your own
editorial style rules for common dilemmas involving hyphens, lists, quote marks, and so on
how to edit numerical information
common formatting issues
the standard proofreading symbols and how to use them
and MUCH more.

You’ll be participating in hands-on exercises so you can practise putting your newly acquired editing skills into action.

Please note: the focus of this seminar is editing in the business environment. It does not focus on editing fiction.

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DEB DOYLE
Deb Doyle is an experienced editorial-training consultant and publication editor. Deb has conducted courses for the Productivity Commission, AMP and Wizard Home Loans as well as many other corporate and government entities located in Sydney or Melbourne. Deb’s courses are interactive and collegial. She demystifies the editing process in a way that’s engaging and interesting. ...more

Courses are held at our harbourside Centre in Milsons Point

DIRECTIONS TO THE
SYDNEY WRITERS’ CENTRE

Eliminate guesswork – and make your job easier

Editing doesn’t have to be hard. Imagine receiving a document that needs an overhaul. Let’s face it. Sometimes, the written communication you receive can be unwieldy, convoluted and even – in some cases – nonsensical.

When you learn the right skills, you can turn the most difficult document into a clear and concise piece of writing.

Often, people learn editing skills over time. This seminar fast tracks what you need to know so you can edit with confidence and clarity.

Rave Reviews for Editing Essentials

GRETI WILLETT

"Thank you, I have benefited immensely from this seminar. I now have some great tips to improve my skills in my work place."

MARK FAIRFULL

"This was a good refresher in editing with the inclusion of basic grammar and proofing skills. I really liked Deb, she's personable, friendly and a great trainer."

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NEXT AVAILABLE SEMINAR:

Editing Essentials with Deb Doyle

TIME: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
FEE $450 (includes GST)

SEMINAR DATE:

Thursday 28 Jun 2012

Available

NEXT AVAILABLE SEMINAR:

Editing Essentials
with Deb Doyle
TIME: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
FEE: $450 (includes GST)

SEMINAR DATE:

Thursday 28 Jun 2012

Available

LOCATION

55 Lavender Street
Milsons Point NSW 2061

Directions to the
Sydney Writers' Centre

RAVE REVIEWS ABOUT
EDITING ESSENTIALS

“The course touched on a lot of areas of editing. It was highly informative, and we were able to ask lots of questions. Deb is excellent. She is one of the most engaging presenters who REALLY knows her stuff. She’s very interested in how the attendees can apply the lessons learned in their workplace. A genuinely lovely person also - it's a pleasure to spend the day with her!”
- Wendy Johnston

“You could tell the presenter had a lot of knowledge in editing - she was exactly what I'd hoped for. I have already recommended the course! I said it was very valuable and everyone in the office should take the time to do it.”
- Sarah Riseley

“Beautiful location; knowledgeable presenter; and the small class size allowed for a more tailored approach and questions. Deb was friendly and very knowledgeable. The business courses suit people from all educational backgrounds. They also suit people from a range of disciplines.”
- Veronica Eulate

"Thank you, I have benefited immensely from this seminar. I now have some great tips to improve my skills in my work place."
- Greti Willett

“Deb's teaching style kept me engaged all day - her knowledge and the interactive nature of the course were the standouts! The Edit with Confidence course was fantastic and should be done by anyone who regularly gives feedback on other people's writing.”
- Janeece Keller

“Deb was fantastic. She explained things really well, everything was very clear.”
- Eliz Lanson

"I now know how to apply editing marks properly, and understand the difference between editing and proofreading. I am also a lot more confident making editing decisions than I was before the seminar. Deb was a fantastic presenter who really knew her stuff. When we asked a question she could not only answer it but explain *why* it was the answer. She was also a lot of fun, and kept everyone in the class energised and entertained."
- Bill Harper