Key details

Course length

Four hours

Who should attend this course?

Support staff and secretaries

As a result of attending, you will:

• learn to write more clearly and accurately and with impact
• learn to identify and avoid common errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling
• take with you a set of best practice guidelines

Content

This course will cover:

• writing for the reader
• getting the message across: structure and order of information and detail
• keeping it short and simple including: avoiding archaic and pompous language; too many words; unnecessary information; repetition
• avoiding clichés and over-standardisation
• writing unambiguously
• dealing with gender problems: he or she or they and alternative wording 
• adopting the right tone (formal or informal) and using diplomatic language 
• identifying and avoiding common grammar problems, e.g., relating to split infinitives; singular and plural; I or me 
• reviewing punctuation rules and choices 
• using simple spelling tips and improving proof reading 
• exercises throughout, working individually and in small groups, with group and trainer feedback

Trainers

Stella Styllis or Alan Simmons. Both have specialised for many years in delivering clear writing training to lawyers, business people and support staff from the UK and overseas.

Dates & fees

Public courses: no dates are currently listed. Please contact us for possible future dates.

The course is available as tailored in-house training and one-to-one training. Please contact Stella Styllis  to discuss the options and for a quote.