Editing and Proofreading

Editing and proofreading are critical parts of the writing process. This workshop gives you the editing and proofreading skills to produce error-free, professional work that is clear and credible.

If you write documents for government or business, you need this workshop!

Editing:

• Understand the difference between editing and proofreading
• Identify the types of changes editors make, and the effects of those changes
• Examine the purpose, desired outcome, and audience of each document before editing
• Edit from the general (structure) to the specific (word choice)
• Impose consistency of style, tone, and format

Proofreading:

• Understand where editing finishes and proofreading begins
• Discover practical techniques to help you proofread successfully
• Practise proofreading in stages
• Learn how to use your computer to help you proofreading
• Find out how to create a style sheet
• Start to use proofreading symbols
• Identify common errors that proofreaders make

Would you like us to edit or proofread for you?

'Certainly gets the brain cells going. You suddenly realise how much there is to think about when you are editing and proofreading. This is an excellent course.' Marica Sevelj — Wellington City Council

'So worthwhile it should be compulsory in-house!' Morgan Barr — New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Read more testimonials for our Editing and Proofreading course

We can customise this workshop for your team.  Contact us to talk about your training needs, dates, and fees.

Email training@write.co.nz. Or call us on 04 384 6447 or 0800 4WRITE (0800 497 483).