Writing training workshops and courses tailored to your industry

Writing training that is tailored to your industry.

Concise Writing Consultancy's customised workshops are fun, interactive and focused on your needs. We aim to increase productivity and enhance your professional image by giving managers and employees practical skills to:

• manage writing deadlines more efficiently
• produce publications of a higher professional standard
• write clearly and concisely (plain English)
• improve their English grammar.

Writing courses are conducted on-site at your premises for groups of 6 to 12 participants. Writing training workshops range from half- to two-day programs and include:

Foundations of writing
Plain English business writing
Writing for the web
Writing powerful proposals
English grammar essentials
Proofreading
Writing policies and procedures

All workshops are in association with the Australian Publishers Association.

'Particularly valuable aspects of working with Patricia Hoyle, Concise Writing Consultancy, are that she will actively propose new ideas and respond positively to evaluation and feedback. She is always prepared to be flexible to ensure success of the workshop.' Dee Read, Industry Training   Manager, Australian Publishers Association

Writing training for individuals

Writing skills coaching supports managers and employees to:

• meet deadlines
• effectively structure documents
• write clearly and concisely
• use correct English grammar.

Coaching can be conducted on-site at your office, or remotely (via email).

 

Chasing promotion A talented computer whiz, Paul's technical expertise was a great asset to his software company. But Paul's poor English grammar and inability to write a coherent letter or report, were holding him back. Recognising his potential and technical expertise, Paul's boss supported him to attend a one day writing skills workshop followed by six individual coaching sessions. In only eight weeks Paul had his promotion. Source: Concise Writing Consultancy

 

What our trainees say

'A fantastic presentation and workshop that covered a huge range of issues in a  non-confusing way.'

Workshop participant on Essential Editing Skills: Creating Clarity (Australian Publishers Association in association with the National Library of Australia, Canberra)

 

'Patricia taught me to look at the process of writing in an entirely new way. Although at times she could be a hard task master, she never stopped believing in me and encouraging me. All the time she challenged me to polish and perfect my writing.'

Alexandra Pope, author of The Wild Genie (Sally Milner Publishing, 2001)