Editing Essentials: Commissioning, Briefing and Feedback 

This half-day editing essentials course will give you tools to help step up into an editing role, covering topics such as what makes a successful ideas meeting, writing solid briefs and tips for editing writers’ work. 

What you’ll learn: The role of the editor

Even journalists with years of experience can struggle when making the leap from writing to an editing role. This course will give you a solid understanding of what it takes to be a good editor, starting with how to run brainstorming sessions and meetings that encourage genius ideas. 

You’ll take a close look at the briefing process and discuss why it matters, and through practical exercises, learn how to write concise guidelines that will steer writers through penning articles on even the most complex of topics.   

You’ll also take part in editing exercises and learn what to look out for when reviewing writers’ work, before covering one of the trickiest parts of an editor’s job – giving constructive feedback.  

How you’ll learn

This two-module editing essentials course will be led by an experienced editor, who will share their knowledge and expertise through presentations, discussion and practical exercises.  

Who the course is for  

This course is for anyone who is in – or aspires to be in – an editing role and wants to refine their skills.  

You might like to consider our full-day course, How to be a Brilliant Editor. Some of our other courses which are well-suited to editors are the Editorial Planning for Digital Teams Masterclass and How to be a Sub-editing Superhero.

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.