This intensive short course (first run in May 2009 as part of our Write to Publish programme), offers beginners a concise, practical introduction to editing.

The Course tutor Max Crisfield is a working industry professional whose clients include Brighton Festival, London Sinfonietta, and the Dublin Literary Festival. Max uses a mix of instruction, discussion and practical application to introduce you to editing and the publishing process.

Topics covered include:
What is editing
Why we edit
The production process
What to look out for
House style and using style guides
Marking the typescript
Meaning and clarity
Perspective and level
Creating an author query list and job style sheet
Suggested further reading and practice

Look out for a repeat of this course in 2010.