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...

...Invaluable for those in public relations and others who want to improve their writing skills, whether print or online. What news is, identifying stories...

...Course content: The core principles on punctuation, spelling and grammar. Sorting out some of the universal problems including words that get misused and confused...

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

...little or no formal training in writing or editing skills. This workshop covers all the skills needed to produce a house journal. - How to find and write...

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

...illustrations and boxouts Not for: Total beginners...

...Those who have been writing news for under two years...

...An outline of advanced interviewing and investigation methods - The need for stories to have a beginning, a middle and an end, with emphasis on intros...

...Suitable for: Anyone who needs to understand how the City works and what the financial terms mean. Anyone who needs to understand how the City works...

...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...

...Publications can either send one person or, for maximum inspiration, two or more from the team. Editors, news editors and feature editors who want...

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

...Cutting copy and making lines Not for: Experienced sub-editors...

...and rewriting copy for news and features. Includes: Cutting copy yet keeping the key points How to handle technical features and news Breaking up...

...Practical exercises with copy from your publication. Includes: - Breaking up features - The sub as a writer - Making dull technical copy sparkle...

...the most out of a limited budget Understanding budgeting, profit and loss Not for: Those editors who believe they know it...

...features and pictures. This workshop looks at formulating ideas, planning further ahead, balancing contents and keeping records. Includes:...

...Time management - Delegation, motivation and recruitment - Keeping your authority within the team - Handling problems - Decision-making - Editorial skills...