Subediting & Design

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.

Assignments include outlines, re-writes, editing and layout designs