PMA Media Training courses

...planning, research and structure - Proof-reading - how to spot the mistakes - Interviewing - getting the key points and good quotes - Sub-editing...

...Suitable for: Newcomers to all aspects of feature writing, whether technical or consumer, and those with only a very basic knowledge. Also suitable for those working in...

...identifying stories and writing them for different readerships. The workshop involves plenty of practical work with individual attention and assessment...

...such as 'that' or 'which'. Includes: - The myths of school English - The rules - and when you can break the - Common grammarspeak - and what it means for...

...Suitable for anyone in journalism or PR, government or internal communications. For anyone who undertakes interviews, whether face-to-face or on the telephone...

...features - Editing articles by non-journalists and cutting to fit a space - Using a diary to generate news and features - Handling the problems of copy approval...

...A critical look at your use of English Individual assessment of your writing Not for: Beginners...

...Those who have some feature-writing experience, whether in journalism or PR, and who want to improve the quality and content of their copy For those...

...plus fresh ideas on sources for stories. Includes: - Finding stories when there seems nothing to write about - Getting more from seminars, exhibitions...

...A look at differing narrative forms - The overriding importance of structure - Analysing where features have gone wrong - The power of language for emotion or effect...

...examines how the City works, and explains the criteria for financial reporting in today's modern markets. Includes: - The City: its influence over business...

...recession, inflation and deflation; how the City and the Stock Exchange work; the Bank of England's role and why banks are being blamed for the current economic problems...

...This workshop helps identify what readers want, and analyses your position in the market. Includes: - How to be better than your rivals - Planning for...

...Suitable for: Anyone who has to read and check copy or page proofs. Anyone who has to read and check copy or page proofs. For anyone who has to read...

...The problems of editing on screen - How to write accurate, punchy headlines - Captions and standfirsts - Proof-reading on paper and on screen...

...Suitable for: Those who edit text regularly and want to improve technique, whether online or in print. Those who edit text regularly and want to improve technique...

...Suitable for: Those with at least two years' subbing experience. Those with at least two years' subbing experience. Course content: For those with at least...

...Includes: How and editor's role has changed Managing your time better Getting more from your staff Dealing with problems Recruiting the right people Dealing...

...recording agreements - Deadlines - leaving yourself leeway - Rewriting copy - Getting the best from your freelancers - Contingency plans - Changes in copyright law Not...

...Suitable for: New deputy editors, and those who are being groomed for editorship New deputy editors, and those who are being groomed for editorship For new deputy editors...