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...

...Structuring a feature to keep readers interested - Selecting your material: what to use and what to omit - Generating and using good quotes...

...Includes: - Finding news, especially off-diary stories - Researching and planning - Story structure, with particular emphasis on intros - The pyramid...

...The dangers of relying on spelling and grammar checkers Not for: Those who are confident that their grammar is perfect...

...sessions with individual coaching. The course includes: - Research and interview preparation - Establishing credibility and building rapport...

...and those with little or no formal training in writing skills. For those just starting on internal publications, intranets or newsletters and those...

...power words, ace adjectives The rules and when to break them Developing your style for different readerships Contrasting online and print writing styles...

...Includes: - Finding a fresh angle on regular subjects - Evaluating detailed research material - How much can you trust the internet? - Getting it right for the readers...

...debrief in copy clinic format - Writing quickly and accurately - The lighter touch - The legal side - Coaching junior reporters Not for: Those who...

...Suitable for: Those who have been writing features for at least two years. Those who have been writing features for at least two years. Course content...

...How to price a financial assest - Your right of access to annual meetings or creditors' meetings - Writing stories and summaries from lists of figures...

...Finding the story in a balance sheet or company report Fresh approaches on writing up results Giving life to business features Not for: The business-phobic...

...Balancing money-making with running worthwhile ventures such as advertorials - Getting the best from contributors - An in-depth look at delegates' publications...

...Passing proofs - Practical exercises throughout Not for: Experienced proof-readers...

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

...features with pullout boxes Knowing when to cut copy Sharpening your grammar skills Writing sharper headlines and captions Working on intros and standfirsts...

...Dealing with difficult writers - Revising page proofs - Writing sharper headlines, standfirsts and captions - Breakout boxes that work harder...

...also those being groomed for a senior role. Your role as a manager and editor. You will also benefit from a personal tutorial on your magazine...

...Choosing writers and photographers - Dealing with writers who are not journalists - Writing a brief to include deadlines and fees - Negotiating fees...

...and those who are being groomed for editorship The distinction between the editor's and deputy editor's roles; and how to make sure you don't end up...