2010

Effective subbing

Delegates will learn a structured approach to subbing and look at common copy-handling problems, providing them with the tools to sub news stories and features with confidence. The course will include practical exercises using examples from their own publications where possible. NB: exercises are paper-based; this is not a DTP course.

£405 + VAT (member)     £450 + VAT (non-member)

Time and stress management

This programme provides tips and techniques to enable delegates to more effectively use their time and organisational skills in their role and have greater control in managing their stress levels.

£450 + VAT (member)     £495 + VAT (non-member)

Be a better proof reader

Accurate and effective proofreading is achieved by the application of a range of systematic techniques. In this practical course delegates will be shown how these methods can make a difference to the quality of their proofreading output and to their confidence in tackling proof checking projects.

£405 + VAT (member)     £450 + VAT (non-member)

An introduction to selling

Delegates will acquire the basic skills needed to start selling advertising for the first time through a mixture of modern theory and practical role-plays.

£415 + VAT (member)     £460 + VAT (non-member)

Effective telephone sales

The day will give delegates the confidence to call clients and agencies and sell their publication, having understood the client's needs and what they can offer.

£415 + VAT (member)     £460 + VAT (non-member)

Advanced feature writing

Using delegates’ own work, the aim of the course is to deconstruct features material and analyse structures and writing styles for different markets so that delegates are able to target their copy more effectively.

£405 + VAT (member)     £450 + VAT (non-member)

Advanced news writing

This interactive workshop is aimed at delegates with more than 12 months’ experience who wish to develop their news writing skills further. Using examples from delegates’ own publications, the course will highlight strategies for making news writing more powerful and effective.

£405 + VAT (member)     £450 + VAT (non-member)

How the newstrade works

The course will provide delegates with a clear understanding of the newstrade supply chain structure. It will cover how the different elements of the chain inter-relate, and how this all comes together when a newstrade distribution strategy is planned.

£315 + VAT (member)     £350 + VAT (non-member)