Rewriting and Subbing Specialist Copy

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Rewriting and Subbing Specialist Copy

Hemsley Fraser
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Overview

Course duration: 1 day.

Specialist copy presents very particular challenges for the sub. Dealing with copy you don't understand and with writers who are not trained in journalism can be a frustrating experience for even experienced sub-editors. Delegates will leave the day with new techniques and the confidence to deal with even the most bewildering copy and cantankerous experts.

Is it right for me?

Journalists, subs and editors who handle copy from specialist writers who have had no formal training in writing for the press.

What will I learn?

By the end of this intensive course, you will be able to:

  • Formulate or interpret the initial brief and know how to pre-em…

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Overview

Course duration: 1 day.

Specialist copy presents very particular challenges for the sub. Dealing with copy you don't understand and with writers who are not trained in journalism can be a frustrating experience for even experienced sub-editors. Delegates will leave the day with new techniques and the confidence to deal with even the most bewildering copy and cantankerous experts.

Is it right for me?

Journalists, subs and editors who handle copy from specialist writers who have had no formal training in writing for the press.

What will I learn?

By the end of this intensive course, you will be able to:

  • Formulate or interpret the initial brief and know how to pre-empt problems with the copy
  • Get the best results from submitted copy by working with the writer
  • Rework specialist copy with authority and confidence
  • Handle writers who are resistant to changes in their copy

Pre-course Activity

Please send by email to or by post to Hemsley Fraser Group Limited, St James Court, 74-94 Fore Street, Saltash, Plymouth, PL12 6JW at least 14 days prior to the course date: an example of unsubbed copy, of a commissioning brief and your house style guide, along with a copy of your publication.

What will it cover?

What is Specialist Copy and What Problems Does it Present?

  • Problems that may occur with specialist copy
  • Understanding the specialist subject
  • Composing and controlling the brief
  • Finding the right writer
  • Managing the relationship with the writer
  • Practical exercises using specialist material (from your own titles and others)

Get to Grips With the Copy

  • Review of subbing basics
  • Assessing submitted copy
  • Restructuring and rewriting
  • Improving intros and endings, links and transitions
  • Preserving the facts while improving flow, tone and flavour
  • Injecting life into dull copy
  • Topping and tailing
  • Cutting without compromising the information
  • Developing display material to lift heavy articles

How to Handle Specialist Authors

  • Getting into the writer’s head
  • Getting difficult writers on your side
  • Maintaining a collaborative relationship
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