Although writers attract the plaudits (and brickbats)
of the literary world, those who work on the editorial side of the business are
largely responsible for the finished product. Checking for the accuracy of information
and avoiding any legal pitfalls has always been too important to leave solely
in the hands of the writer!
Successful subediting is not only an art, but
also a very skilful business. It requires an organised mind and a cool disposition,
as well as flair, imagination, an eye for detail and an ability to thrive under
the pressure of deadlines.
In the early part of this course you are taken
through the maze of legal responsibilities and restraints affecting every type
of publication - after that you will learn in detail the range of technical skills
required of the subeditor in preparing a newspaper or magazine for print. For
a detailed look at the topics covered, look at a copy of the syllabus.
12 modules, with assignments including outlines, re-writes,
editing and layout design
