PMA Media Training courses

...editing copy and writing headlines - The myths of school English - House style - Getting the best from spelling and grammar checkers Not...

...Conveying technical stories in an interesting way - Using language for effect Not for: Experienced feature writers...

...their writing skills for print or online. Newcomers to reporting and those with only a very basic knowledge. Also invaluable for those in public relations...

...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...

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

...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...

...This course is for experienced writers in all areas, from online to brochure and report writers, from PR to feature journalists, who want to improve the way they use language...

...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...

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

...Suitable for: Those who cover business stories, whether as journalists or in PR, and want to understand more about the subjects, as well as how to...

...Not for:Those who think their publication is perfect Fee for two people from the same organisation £630 +...

...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...

...as well as writers keen to tighten and improve their copy. For beginners editing the writing of others, as well as writers keen to tighten and improve their...

...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...

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

...all the bits the editor doesn't want to do! Includes: - Standing in for the editor - Leading a team and earning respect - Managing both other people and yourself...