Proofing and Sub-Editing Basics
Mistakes online and in print make you cringe. Root them out with solid proofreading skills.
Get the edge when it comes to subediting and proofreading, making you a more polished sub and a better writer - in print and online.
Avoid loss of reputation by making sure copy is perfect!
At this comprehensive three-day course, you will learn:
• The essential rules of subbing;
• How to construct sentences, grammar basics and parts of speech;
• Different types of punctuation;
• Capitalisation, hyphens, bullets, acronyms, titles;
• Understanding style;
• Common problem areas;
• The facts about fact checking;
• Why design matters to a sub;
• How to write captivating captions;
• Rewriting for Twitter, Facebook and a blog; and,
• Search Engine Optimisation editing and the new rules of SEO.
Avoid loss of reputation by making sure copy is perfect as you practice your new skills during the training!
Who should attend?
This course is a Core (basic) level course. It is the ideal course for editorial types who are expected to do it all, and journalists who can't bear to deliver anything other than the cleanest copy.
About the lead facilitator:
Krash King is currently the deputy chief subeditor at City Press. He was previously the chief subeditor at Business Report. He has freelanced as a subeditor, proofreader, revise subeditor and layout artist for the Sunday Times, the Mail & Guardian, Wanted magazine and Business Day Special Projects. He has a keen interest in linguistics, the evolution of language and newspaper textual identity. He spends most of his time writing style guides that are modern, progressive and practical.
Had something else in mind?
Contact us now to book for the courses that will take you or your staff to the next level. If you can't find what you're looking for on our website, please contact our Writing Unit Manager, Sandra Roberts on 011 482 4990 or az.gro.jai@etirw to discuss your requirements.
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Institute for the Advancement of Journalism, Johannesburg
More info:
Institute for the Advancement of Journalism, 1 Richmond Forum, Cedar Avenue, Richmond