Content of the day · What is blogging all about? · Publishers draw blogging into the fold · Looking for a new way forward · Blogging technology moving on more information   send enquiry

This course helps senior editorial, publishing and commercial staff to use the techniques of brand development and management in order to compete more effectively. Content of the day · Brands · W... more information   send enquiry

Getting the piece that you want is not always easy. This course gives delegates a systematic approach to commissioning, as well as a chance to focus on why commissioning is not always successful. Con... more information   send enquiry

Successful publications maintain reader interest from the cover to final page. This course examines the elements that keep readers reading. Content of the day * Creating pace within your own pub... more information   send enquiry

Delegates will be able to spot potential libels and avoid them, while serving their readers with informative and entertaining publications. Content of the day * What triggers a libel case? *... more information   send enquiry

This session allows delegates to analyse how their publications are operating to see if bad habits have developed over time. Issues such as over-running schedules, and the order in which tasks are don... more information   send enquiry

Periodically, it is a good idea to take a look at your publication through fresh eyes. Sections that were appropriate a year ago may not serve a useful purpose now. In this session editors will be gui... more information   send enquiry

Writers can get into ruts without realising it. Analysing features and experimenting with different styles and techniques in this session allows writers to take a step back from their own work and see... more information   send enquiry

A successful features editor manages to combine creativity with good organisation and people management skills. This course provides the opportunity to focus on all three aspects of the role. Content... more information   send enquiry

Getting the information you want from an interviewee requires planning and technique. This session gives delegates the opportunity to practise the preparation and execution of different interviewing s... more information   send enquiry

This highly practical workshop will show delegates how to get a better grip on how they organise their sections, so they don't end up working late or stressing their colleagues. Content of the day ... more information   send enquiry

Delegates will be able to identify the important parts of intellectual property (IP). They will know how to avoid lawsuits and also to defend their employer's and their own IP. Content of the day inc... more information   send enquiry

What are the basic skills and structures necessary to produce the best customer magazines? This session introduces the basics of working with a publishing company and is tailored to the knowledge and ... more information   send enquiry

An instant guide to the skills which reporters may otherwise spend several years acquiring in the early stages of their career. It also bridges into the first principles of writing news, without dupl... more information   send enquiry

Leaders and columns play an important role in publications by providing a personal touch, a change of pace and provocation for the reader. This session helps journalists to develop their personal voic... more information   send enquiry

Running a news team effectively means combining news handling with people management. This session gives delegates practical experience of all aspects of the role. Content of the day * Combining... more information   send enquiry

Understanding which information will interest readers is the foundation of good news writing. Delegates learn to spot and build news stories for a range of styles and publications from original sourc... more information   send enquiry

This session helps senior staff use FMCG packaging principles to stimulate thinking and debate on creation of more effective magazine packaging design. Potentially acting as a catalyst/platform for th... more information   send enquiry

Content of the day · What is Podcasting? · The basics of Podcasting · Planning content · Finding your voice · Further Production · Pulling it all together · Video podcasting more information   send enquiry

Through a series of exercises delegates learn how to spot mistakes and improve pages. Content of the day * Proofing - the basics * Understanding the production process * Where ... more information   send enquiry

Understanding where information comes from helps contextualise what it is delivering. This course looks at some key sources of information on the web. Content of the day * Getting the most out o... more information   send enquiry

The best reviews and tests make an interesting read whether the reader has any intention of buying/using the product or not. In this session delegates consider the options for structure and style. Co... more information   send enquiry

We recommend Teeline rather than Pitman because: · More modern and easier to learn · Based on the alphabet which speeds up the process · Users can achieve the same speed levels as Pitman u... more information   send enquiry

Experienced subs can benefit from a day to focus on best practice. This session looks at how to lift copy while maintaining standards. Content of the day * The importance of the magazine brand ... more information   send enquiry

Getting the best out of people requires thought and planning. This session exposes delegates to management theory and explores practical implications of managing individuals and editorial teams. Co... more information   send enquiry

The average two finger typist keys in 15 words a minute. A competent touch typist would easily achieve over 60 words a minute. Someone keyboarding for an hour a day could save up to 20 days a year si... more information   send enquiry

Content of the day · What does research of web readers tell us? · What do the ‘Usability’ experts say? · What sites do your readers do on the web? · The basics of good design and usability · Op... more information   send enquiry

To introduce delegates to successful techniques for writing for the web. Content of the day · Web vs Print: the differences · News on the web: the basics · Features and analysis on the Web more information   send enquiry