Better sub-editing

1 Day

What you will learn:

This course is ideal for those who edit
text regularly and want to improve their technique, whether
online or in print. The session provides practical help with
correcting and rewriting copy for news and features and
quick and accurate proof-reading.

Workshop content includes:

• Cutting copy, yet keeping the key points
• How to handle technical news and features
• Breaking up long features with pullout boxes
• Knowing when to cut copy
• Sharpening your grammar skills
• Writing sharper headlines and
captions
• Working on intros and standfirsts
• Producing better pages within a tight design format

Not for: Beginners

Digital Highlights

• Different approaches for
handling online subbing