Publishing Training Centre

Here are details of the latest Publishing Training Centre courses:

Hone your core publishing skills this summer - last chance to book Build your skill set this summer with courses designed to give you expert skills in key areas of publishing. Places are limited so book now to secure your place.   Project Management Tools for All One-day course, 21 June Learn how to use project management tools to approach a task in a structured way and how to identify and avoid pitfalls so that you feel confident pulling the strings: act instead of react. Click here to find out more and to book. Progress in Editorial Skills Two-day course, 25-26 June Created by industry experts, this intermediate level, three-step course takes print and digital copy-editing and proofreading to the next level, instilling the confidence to deal with even the trickiest editorial challenges. Click here to find out more and to book "Our trainer  was EXCELLENT! It was a fantastic 2 days and I would highly recommend her to anyone. She was incredibly informative, approachable, and an excellent ambassador for the PTC." ​ Scholastic delegate Introduction to Editorial Skills Two-day course, 9-10 July Created by industry experts, this entry-level, three-step course offers a thorough introduction to the key publishing skills of copy-editing and proofreading. Find out more and book here "The course was excellent. Handouts, organisation and follow up all great. I feel very well supported"  Hay House delegate, 2017

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Build your management skills - last chance to book We recently announced the launch of a new course running in May, designed to give first-time managers the skills to manage people confidently and successfully. Places have been booking up quickly but there are still a few remaining. So don't miss out on the opportunity to become a successful manager. Click on the link below for more information and to book. Getting to Grips with People Management in Publishing Two-day course, 21-22 May 2018 This highly practical course will give new managers the core skills needed to manage confidently and successfully. Here is just an overview of what you will learn: what makes a good manager make the most of your own personal management style carry out everyday management skills including handling trouble get the best out of a diverse team Find out more and book here MEET THE TUTORS   Nancy Roberts Nancy has worked in publishing for over 20 years and brings a uniquely broad perspective gained from the different sectors in which she has worked. Meet the expert Clare Grist Taylor A publisher and leader with a vast experience across a range of publishing sectors, Clare currently runs her own publishing and business consultancy. Meet the expert Copyright © 2018 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved.  Copyright © 2018 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: The Publishing Training Centre 6 Bell Yard London, England WC2A 2JR United Kingdom

Build a profitable list with this definitive course If you're an editor with responsibility for acquisitions and list-building in educational, academic or professional publishing, this unique programme – an intensive residential course – will give you the best possible start. Supported by top publishers, it's considered by many to be an essential element on any commissioning editor’s CV. This popular, flagship course runs once a year therefore we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.   Commissioning and List Management Four-day residential course, 17-20 September Learn how to… develop a publishing list that meets company strategy and management goals structure and present commercially attractive publishing proposals evaluate markets and exploit publishing opportunities find and keep valuable authors and negotiate author contracts understand and evaluate financials plan for profit and return on investment. Find out more and book here Here's what some of last year's course delegates had to say.... "I would not hesitate to recommend it. The quality of the sessions was very high. I go away feeling inspired!" Pearson Education delegate "A very good all-round introduction to commissioning and list management. I would definitely recommend that commissioning editors participate in this course during their first years in the position." Samfundslitteratur Delegate, 2017 "I thoroughly enjoyed this course and feel I have gained a great deal of valuable knowledge which will be hugely beneficial in my new role. I’ve developed an enthusiasm and confidence in my commissioning abilities and look forward to putting these skills into practice." Hodder Gibson delegate Paul Cherry, Course Director This course is taught by a range of experts on specific topics. Course Director Paul Cherry is Publishing Director for secondary schools at Hodder Education, including the Philip Allan imprint, and Hodder Gibson in Scotland. He has spent 25 years working in journals and educational publishing, at The Royal Society, Collins Education, and Hodder. Click here and scroll down to meet the team of experts Copyright © 2018 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: The Publishing Training Centre 6 Bell Yard London, England WC2A 2JR United Kingdom .

Give your editorial career a boost this summer Don't miss the chance to hone your editorial skills this summer. In July we are running two courses to help you develop your editorial skills to gain a competitive edge and strong skill set. Run by expert trainer Sarah Sodhi, the courses will ensure you gain new editorial project management and core publishing skills which you can put into practice immediately.   Editorial Project Management Two-day course, 2-3 July This practical course focuses on the skills needed to effectively manage both print and editorial projects. You will receive tips and guidance on managing everyday issues, drawing on digital project management strategies and solutions where applicable. Find out more and book here "It was fantastic. The best training I've been on. The course content was perfectly tailored to my day-to-day job, and the teaching style was friendly, approachable and informative. It felt like a safe space in which to ask questions and admit ignorance, which is not always the case in training."  OUP delegate   Introduction to Editorial Skills Two-day course, 9-10 July Created in collaboration with some of the UK's major publishing houses, this course offers a thorough introduction to modern publishing processes and the key skills of proofreading and copy-editing. Find out more and book here "The course met my expectations and beyond. It was good to have to do the pre-course work and the booklet we received was detailed to help us complete the course work. I enjoyed having to copy-edit and proofread many texts as this improved my skills and knowledge. I enjoyed having Sara, she was well informed in the area and was very accommodating with each of us coming from different publishing houses.” Sage Publishing delegate Sarah Sodhi, tutor Sarah has proofed, tagged, bound, corrected, edited, managed, commissioned, subbed, scheduled, estimated and produced a great deal of content – from interactive, multi-media resources to marketing leaflets, monthly magazines and 900-page medical tomes. She worked in medical publishing and the public sector before immersing herself in the education sector, editing and managing digital and print resources for various education publishers. Meet the expert Many thanks Peter Copyright © 2018 The Publishing Training Centre, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: The Publishing Training Centre 6 Bell Yard London, England WC2A 2JR United Kingdom