How To Be a Brilliant Editor: From Ideas to Feedback

This one-day editor training course will take you a step closer to receiving perfect copy from writers, and fixing any problems quickly and with flair.

What You’ll Learn: How to lead ideas meetings, edit copy and deliver feedback

Being an editor isn’t easy and even journalists with decades of experiences can struggle to make the leap from writing or reporting. This course will help you gain a clear understanding of what the role of an editor is and what it takes to be successful in the job.

We’ll take an in-depth look at what makes a good feature, and discuss how the best in the business conjure concepts that keep you reading to the end. We’ll equip you to think critically while assessing the current features landscape; and help you build a toolkit for developing winning ideas.

A focus on how you can work well with writers will help you shape their ideas sensitively and effectively, and you’ll learn how to run successful brainstorming sessions that encourage genius ideas. You’ll also take a closer look at the briefing process and how to write concise and clear guidelines to ensure writer and editor are aligned.

We’ll spend time discussing what to look out for when reviewing writers’ work, and address one of the trickiest aspects of the job – giving constructive feedback that results in better copy and strong working relationships.

How you’ll learn

This three-module course will be led by an experienced editor and trainer who will share their practical expertise through presentations, discussion and practical exercises – ensuring you have opportunity to reinforce your learning and test your understanding.

Who the course is for

This editor training is for you if you’re looking to build your editing skills or are moving into an editing role. Delegates should have professional experience in an editorial or content role. For a detailed look at copy-editing, you might like our Become A Subediting Superhero course.

We currently offer this course as bespoke training for teams and can deliver it remotely, or in your offices. Get in touch using the button below to discuss times and dates, as well as how we can tailor it to your needs. 

If you’re booking for yourself, find all of our scheduled courses here.