Editorial training
Perfectly Write is all about helping authors develop their writing. That's why – in addition to my freelance book proofreading, editing and writing services – I also work as an editorial tutor.
Through the company Editorial Training I tutor freelancers, writers and staff in companies, organisations and publishing houses. I share the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years to help people develop their proofreading, editing and writing skills.
My tutoring style
Does the word 'spelling' bring you out in a cold sweat? Does just thinking about grammar make you yawn? No doubt you're harking back to school days when English class was an intolerable bore and little more than an excuse for a doze.
Happily, learning doesn't have to be so dry and dull. As a tutor, my aim is to engage and interest course participants and to convey my passion for the written word (in the hopes that it will be shared). I believe participants should leave a course feeling positive about their editorial abilities and buzzing with new ideas and skills.
Courses
Editorial Training offer a range of short courses designed for businesspeople, those who work in publishing (in-house or freelance) and writers. You can take a course at their central London training centre, or book a tutor to teach you in-house or at a venue of your choice.
Courses include:
Copy-editing for Publishers
A thorough introduction to copy-editing, aimed at editorial staff in publishing.
Editing and Writing for the Web
Techniques and tips to make your web text more effective.
Editing for Business
Learn how to edit documents so that they are well structured, fit for their target audience and free from errors.
Know Your Grammar
Covers common problems that writers struggle with and gives tips on how to avoid or fix them.
Legal Proofreading
A proofreading course for anyone who has to check legal documents.
Proofreading for Business
Learn how to check documents and proofs of all kinds, including brochures, publicity material, newsletters, reports and emails.
Proofreading for Publishers
If you're a proofreader working in publishing or you work with freelance proofreaders, this course will prove immensely useful.
Find out more
If you would like to book me as a tutor, or find out more about Editorial Training, please visit www.edittrain.co.uk.