Editing Essentials
This course is ideal for: Anyone who works with words (theirs or others) and is wanting wants to learn to edit efficiently.
You will learn:
How to edit business documents with ease
‘Big picture’ editing and when to use it
Essential rules for punctuation, bullet lists and more
How to integrate Generative AI tools for editing consistency and maximum efficiency
And much more.
“The information was very good and clarified some misconceptions I have had for years. I also learned new things I was not even aware I did not know and started applying my new learnings straight away.”
– Pilar Zegrati, Editing Essentials graduate
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Want to bring this course to your workplace?
Your workplace via Zoom
$5,950 for up to 10 attendees
($245 per additional person – maximum class size 20)
Your workplace in person*
$6,950 for up to 10 attendees
($245 per additional person – maximum class size 20)
*Sydney and Melbourne. For other locations, please contact us for a quote.
Editing Essentials workshop
If your job requires you to regularly review documents written by other people, you need this course. Why? Because right now you probably have a pile of papers building up on your desk and not enough hours in the day. Editing can be a time consuming process – but if you have a clear framework to follow, you’ll be able to edit efficiently and effectively.
That’s what this Editing Essentials course is about. If English were a road, there wouldn’t just be pot-holes everywhere, but a random assortment of bumps, sharp turns, broken glass, swerving drivers and poorly marked exits. And the best way to negotiate this treacherous road is by having the right map.
With the Australian Writers’ Centre at your side, you’ll learn to navigate the rules and standard conventions for maintaining great flowing text and superb, consistent style every time. And speaking of time, you’ll suddenly have more of it – as you fly through editing in record speed!
It doesn’t matter what the source material is… when you learn the essentials to good editing, you’ll quickly transform substandard writing into sublime prose. Paragraphs that previously felt wrong will melt away to be replaced by a bullet list. Subheadings will spring up like magic to break up long sections. And you will become the best driver that bumpy, pot-holed road has ever known!
This course is for people who need to edit documents in a business or workplace setting. It is not designed to teach you about editing works of fiction. If you are editing your own fiction manuscript, please see Cut, Shape Polish.
“In a word: sensational. Do it. Without hesitation. You’ll be amazed at what you’re doing wrong.”
Francesca Stevens
Included in this course:
- A step-by-step guide to successful structure and style.
- ‘Big picture’ editing – what it is and when to do it.
- Style guides – what they are, and how to create your own.
- Tips on how to use Generative AI effectively with customised instructions that deliver faster, more consistent editing
- Rules for common speed bumps like hyphens, quote marks, parentheses (always tricky), lists and more.
- Editing numerical information.
- Common formatting issues and proofreading symbols.
And much, much more!
“Thank you. I have benefitted immensely from this course. I now have some great tips to improve my skills in my work place.”
Greti Willett
Learn with Grant Doyle
In this unique course, you will be taught by Grant Doyle – an experienced copywriter, content manager and web editor who has worked with numerous corporations, government departments, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations.
Grant will equip you with practical techniques to edit documents efficiently and confidently.
You’ll also learn how to leverage Generative AI using project-specific instructions. This capability helps handle challenging business writing edits quickly, ensuring consistency across multiple contributors and document types.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is this a course just for proofreaders and editors?
A: Not at all! It’s for anyone who is regularly dealing with reports, proposals or any written communication. By understanding how to edit more effectively, you will improve readability and create more convincing and persuasive communication pieces. This course fast tracks what you need to know so you can edit with confidence and clarity.
Q: Easy… less is more, right?
A: Well, yes, often it’s about making things succinct. But at other times it can be about the structure and flow of a document, not just reducing words. This course will give you all the tools you need to suit any type of editing project – all within a solid framework so you feel confident going about your work.
Q: Do I need to bring a red pen?
A: No, but bring a hunger to learn. There will be plenty of workplace-relevant practical exercises delivered throughout the course to cement what you are learning.
Q: Can you give me an example of how I would use what I learn in this course?
A: Okay sure. Imagine receiving an internal document that is unwieldy, convoluted and feels like it’s been written by five people (because sometimes it actually has!). With your new editing skills, you can turn even the most difficult document into a clear and concise piece of writing. With the skills learnt in this course, your job will be easier and you will improve the quality of every document you touch.
The AWC methodology
We believe that anyone can learn how to write clearly and effectively. With our unique methodology, you’ll be able to transform the way you write. It will equip you with the skills and templates you need to write in plain English and provide you with simple, easy-to-use frameworks that ensure your message is communicated – no matter what kind of document you are writing. We understand the business world – so we focus on exactly what you need to know to communicate with stakeholders, customers and colleagues.| Key information | |||||
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Team training online or at your workplace
Duration:
2 consecutive mornings
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