Introduction to Copy-editing – August/September
This course is suitable for people in the publishing industry, those who want to work in editing on a freelance basis, and…
Training
Available courses
Our courses will all take place online for the foreseeable future. Most are open to non-members. We add to our programme throughout the year so sign up for our Training newsletter to find out about new courses – and special offers.
As well as our own courses, we’ve partnered with Harper Macleod for a programme of free legal webinars, BIC who offer some places free or at preferential rates to our members, and CIEP who accredit relevant editorial courses with CIEP upgrade points. We also commissioned marketing courses from BookMachine that our members attended at special low rates.
If you have any suggestions for or enquiries about our training courses, talks etc, please email our Training and Information Manager.
TikTok as a marketing tool for publishers
This online BookMachine course for Publishing Scotland members (7 and 14 September) is on a hot topic and at a special low…
BIC: ONIX Essentials (September)
Publishing Scotland members can attend BIC’s online ONIX Essentials course on 14th and 15th September 2022 (two half-day sessions) at preferential rates.
How to sell more books on Amazon
Free online Amazon Masterclass for Publishing Scotland members on Thursday 15 September 2022 with Simon Pollard. Sign up in advance.
Introduction to Proofreading – September
No previous knowledge is required for this introduction to proofreading course. The emphasis is on practical exercises using a variety of accessible…
BIC Brunch Thema Session: Non-Fiction – Popular
Fourth in the series of the brand new Thema focussed BIC Brunch Sessions, this Non-Fiction: Popular session is free for Publishing Scotland,…
Editing for better communications – October
This course is aimed at people who don’t work in a publishing house but who work, or want to work, with documents…
Marketing your freelance editorial business – October
This course is aimed at freelance editors and proofreaders who want to develop their marketing skills to promote their business. It will…
Beginner’s Social Media Advertising
This online BookMachine course for Publishing Scotland members (26 October and 2 November) is only £30+VAT. Book now.
Further Copy-editing – October/November
This 4-hour course (two Zoom sessions on Monday 31 October and Thursday 3 November 2022) picks up where ‘Introduction to Copy-editing’ left…
BIC: An Introduction to Production
Publishing Scotland members can attend BIC’s online Introduction to Production course on 1st and 2nd November 2022 (two half-day sessions) at preferential…
Further Proofreading – November
This 4-hour course (two Zoom sessions on Monday 7 and Thursday 10 November 2022) picks up where ‘Introduction to Proofreading’ left off….
BIC: eBook Creation – Advanced and Practical
Publishing Scotland members can attend this in-person BIC course in central London at preferential rates.
Introduction to Copy-editing – November
This course is suitable for people in the publishing industry, those who want to work in editing on a freelance basis, and…
BIC Brunch Thema Session: Non-Fiction – Academic
Fifth in the series of the brand new Thema focussed BIC Brunch Sessions, this Non-Fiction: Academic session is free for Publishing Scotland,…
Introduction to Proofreading – November/December
No previous knowledge is required for this introduction to proofreading course. The emphasis is on practical exercises using a variety of accessible…
Becoming an Academic Editor – December
This is a new course, aimed at people who work, or want to work, with academic texts. Two Zoom sessions of two…
BIC Brunch Thema Session: Comics and Manga
Sixth in the series of the brand new Thema focussed BIC Brunch Sessions, this Comics and Manga session is free for Publishing…