There is No Simple Formula for Effective Team Working

Alix Long, graduate trainee at Pearson, learns that being honest about one’s capabilities is an important factor for being an effective team member

Be honest with your own capabilities and recognise that there is not an extensive checklist for being an effective team member

The Qualities of a Good Team Member in Publishing

Becky Boxx, graduate trainee at Pearson, experiences Effective Team Working and discovers the qualities she can bring to a team

I gained first-hand experience about the qualities required to be a good team member

Introduction to Editorial Skills: Course Review

Jaz Damen shares her experience of Introduction to Editorial Skills

It was really valuable to see how other delegates approach copy-editing and proofreading in their own way

Project Management is a core editorial skill

John Deans, Director at Oriel Square Limited discusses how effective project management is one of the key skills any editor must hone.

Content Strategy: Two Key Take Outs

Stay focused and don’t wait for the finished product – two key take-outs when it comes to content strategy

Julia Heitmann shares her experience of Content Strategy for the Web

I have strengthened my confidence and gained valuable knowledge to apply in my daily work

Emma Lord, translator and editor, shares her experience of Rewriting and Substantive Editing

A rare chance to gain insights into new approaches for editing professional texts

Development Editor Ro’isin Singh shares her experience of Rewriting and Substantive Editing

The ideal environment to discuss how publications are made and how we can improve our processes to do a better job

Craig Smith takes some time out to challenge assumptions with Editorial Project Management

The content really focused on how to think about ‘managing’ as a serious, structured process

Frances Sleigh experiences Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing

People Management in Publishing

Many of the ideas introduced in the course will be immediately available to me

Sophie Jaques experiences Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing  

I gained tips and tricks to share with colleagues to improve our digital output

Becca Parkinson experiences Writing for the Web

Bespoke sessions pitched at just the right level for editorial commissioning

Rebecca de Lozier gains experience to use immediately in her work

Introduction to Editorial Skills: Course Review

I gained a sense of the size of the task of copy-editing and proofreading and how the only way to get better is to practise.

Jennifer Morris, Editorial Assistant, shares her experience of Introduction to Editorial Skills.

A copywriting course that taught me how ordinary words can do the most extraordinary things.

Poppy Emerson discovers how to communicate with her target audience in a more focused, fast and efficient manner.

I was given the opportunity by my work to complete a copywriting course in London and without hesitation I leapt at the idea. The PTC promised a course that was jam-packed with useful tips and plenty of advice to send us well on our way to becoming competent copywriters.

A great addition to my skill set

Sara Haveron tells us about her experience of Editorial Project Management

Having been Staff Editor of Paediatric Care Online, at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, for only 6 months I saw this course and thought it would be a great addition to my skill set and increase my knowledge around editorial processes and general management.