Alice Gordge experienced PTCs Introduction to Editorial Skills
Breaking into the publishing industry can be a daunting feat, particularly for recent graduates or those new to the business. In this competitive job market, it can be difficult to know where to begin, what experience you need and what you should expect from a career in publishing.
A participant of Writing for the Web course shares their thoughts…
“Are your ‘cognitive burdens’ getting in the way of how you read on a screen? Do you manage to scroll past the ‘fold’ before succumbing to ‘text-neck’ and ‘iPad hand’? Is the report you’re reading loaded with ‘dirty magnets’?
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It seems pretty fitting to be writing a blog about self-study courses in January, the month of resolutions, new starts, and goal setting. And what could be better than taking those first tentative steps towards a new career? Our free guide can help.
Professional proofreader and PTC graduate Louise Harnby gives us her expert view.
What exactly is a proofreader?
What does a proofreader do? And is it a role I might enjoy? If you find yourself asking these questions then fear not, our free handy guide on Copy-editing and Proofreading will help.
Chloe May of Osprey Publishing shares her thoughts on her time at Introduction to Editorial Skills, the PTC's flagship course for new editors.
Jane Buekett, Editorial Manager at Hodder Education shares her thinking on why project management is a critical skill for all editors.
Freelance journalist, editor and author Jasmin Kirkbride gives a personal perspective of attending a PTC course.
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A career in children's publishing is rewarding, creative and highly desirable - so how do you get yours off the ground?
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To complement the Editing in Word course, we have published a free guide to on-screen editing, which gives you lots of tips for preparing for an on-screen copy-edit, as well as what you should know to save time and improve your work and its value.
Andrew Steeds, Course Director of Rewriting and Substantive Editing, talks about the unexpected challenges of being a PTC tutor.
Jane Buekett gives us her expert view.
We asked Andrew Steeds, who teaches the PTC course Rewriting and Substantive Editing, for his three golden rules of editing. This is his (slightly tongue in cheek) response.
Why professional editing is vital
Everyone understands that the editor's role is essential within a traditional publishing house. But what happens when you opt to self-publish? Can you edit it yourself, or simply get away without this step in the process? Here Anna Lewis, of self-publishing platform CompletelyNovel examines the pros and cons of editing for the independent author.