Top tips for freelancing from home

Julia Garvey has spent a significant part of her career working as a freelancer in publishing. Her top 10 tips will help anyone working from home survive and prosper.

The Print Futures Awards: Investing in the future of rising stars

Sophie Kirby is Head of Education & Partnerships at The Printing Charity

The self-aware manager: how taking a coaching approach really can make a difference at work

Clare Grist Taylor is an agent, editor and writer and a PTC course tutor

Here, she explains why managers should adopt a coaching approach to get the best out of their team.

How to get work experience in publishing when you're at school

Petra Green is Head of the PTC

How to make a career out of being good with words

Catherine Every is a freelance B2B copywriter

What skills are in demand in publishing today?

Helen Speedy is the Associate Director of Atwood Tate

Helen Speedy reveals her insights on the type of skills that recruiters look for in publishing candidates today, including what skills have changed – or not – over her time in the industry

Who’s ready for the Bad Copywriting Olympics?

Bev Legge is a writer, editor and trainer working in publishing, journalism and PR

Here he considers the rarely-discussed benefits of learning how to be a bad copywriter

On going freelance: do the realities measure up to the dream?

Sarah Taylor-Fergusson

A copy-editor and proofreader, Sarah launched her freelance career with a move to Italy and discovered that some changes are more profound than others.

Diversity and Inclusion 101: Getting recruitment right

Clare Grist Taylor

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) present a huge challenge for everyone in publishing. Initiatives abound, but, argues Publishing Training Centre (PTC) tutor, Clare Grist Taylor, the humble recruitment process can make a real contribution – if only we take it seriously.

So you’re a qualified freelance editor. Why should an author trust you?

Louise Harnby is a line editor, copyeditor and proofreader who works with independent authors of commercial fiction, particularly crime, thriller and mystery. In her spare time, she writes quirky flash fiction.

Here she explains the vital steps a professional editor or proofreader should take to attract ‘best-fit’ authors and gain their trust.

From idea to publication: My experience with Unbound

Helen Young, author and digital editor for a major UK publisher, crowdfunded her first novel through award-winning publishers, Unbound

Here, she talks about her journey to publication, whether experience helps and how to give yourself the best shot at reaching your goals.

Get Promotion Ready with Progress in Editorial Skills

Ella Brice-Jeffreys shares her experience of Progress in Editorial Skills

When I was promoted to editor, I wanted to ensure that I entered my new role with a more in-depth knowledge of proofreading and copy-editing

Introduction to Management: An Empathetic Approach

Tomas René, experiences Introduction to Management

The course recommended practical strategies and a more empathetic approach to management - I left feeling more confident as a manager

Proofreading Training Boosts Confidence

Mireille Harper shares her experience of Proofreading

I have gained confidence with my proofreading and a clearer understanding of the process

Everyone's individual strengths are vital for working well as a team

Hannah Lee, discovers the best qualities and behaviours required for effective team working.

I attended this training course as I wanted to find out more about the best ways of working in a team. Not only with my own team, but wider teams within the company.