Sub-Editing: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]Developing the â€OEsub's eyeâ€�[/b]
How to learn the knack of spotting the errors that might pass an average reader by but which the sub must always correct

[b]Six essential checks[/b]
The six routine checks that will uncover the majority of potential errors in copy and help the sub get it right every time

[b]When to change copy and when to leave it alone[/b]
• When to cut and when to rewrite
• Editing copy to fit

[b]Subbing news[/b]
• News stories follow a particular set format - how to ensure a news story is written correctly

[b]Subbing features and opinion pieces[/b]
• Features have a different structure to news stories - how to sub a feature
• What you can and can't do to an opinion piece

Suitable for
A two day course that is ideal for those new to sub-editing as well as writers and journalists who wish to tighten and fine-tune their own copy.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.