Effective Writing Skills


  • Sub-editing Skills

    The trainer took us through the course at a good pace and tailored it to the type of content we deal with at work. He had great examples and explained the concepts really well. Very enjoyable! Thanks.

    Microbiology Society
    August 2024
  • Sub-editing Skills

    The trainer was great!

    Microbiology Society
    August 2024
  • Sub-editing Skills

    The trainer was an excellent and made everything very interesting.

    Microbiology Society
    August 2024
  • Writing Press Releases

    Clear and concise explanations of all program capabilities, very helpful.

    Hyder Consulting Ltd
    August 2024
  • Better Report Writing

    The best two days training I have ever had. Would definitely recommend and use again.

    Surrey Heath Borough Council
    August 2024
  • Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

    August 2024
  • An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

    August 2024

Course Facts

  • 1 day course
  • Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
  • Live Online or Classroom-based
  • Certificate of completion
  • Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
  • Unlimited support after your course
  • Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses

Course Outline

  • Grammar and Punctuation
  • Sentences and Paragraphs
  • Structures
  • Developing a Writing ‘Voice’
  • Writing to Your Reader
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  • Sub-editing Skills

    The trainer took us through the course at a good pace and tailored it to the type of content we deal with at work. He had great examples and explained the concepts really well. Very enjoyable! Thanks.

    Microbiology Society
    August 2024
  • Sub-editing Skills

    The trainer was great!

    Microbiology Society
    August 2024
  • Sub-editing Skills

    The trainer was an excellent and made everything very interesting.

    Microbiology Society
    August 2024
  • Writing Press Releases

    Clear and concise explanations of all program capabilities, very helpful.

    Hyder Consulting Ltd
    August 2024
  • Better Report Writing

    The best two days training I have ever had. Would definitely recommend and use again.

    Surrey Heath Borough Council
    August 2024
  • Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

    August 2024
  • An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

    August 2024

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Overview

This course will enable those who want to improve their writing skills to produce more effective emails, memos, letters, e-shots, marketing collateral, reports and Intranet content. Grammar, structure and reader focus will all be covered.
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Course Outline

Grammar and Punctuation

  • How the rules provide a framework for clear writing
  • When to bend the rules for greater impact
  • Punctuation tips: commas, colons, semi-colons and full stops and rogue apostrophes
  • Making the most of bullet points

Sentences and Paragraphs

  • Breaking messages down into clear elements
  • Subjects, verbs and objects
  • Avoiding confused tenses
  • The respective merits of active and passive sentences

Structures

  • How to plan the content of a message for maximum impact
  • Structuring the perfect email
  • When to use different journalistic techniques in written communications
  • The inverted pyramid structure versus linear writing

Developing a Writing ‘Voice’

  • Assessing the personality of your business
  • How to create a tone of authority in your writing
  • Why style guides are important
  • The skill of being concise and to the point

Writing to Your Reader

  • Building a picture of your audience
  • Choosing the words and structures that will grab them
  • Knowing the reactions and responses you want from your writing
  • Making your writing interactive

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