A done-for-you template and guidance on how to use it

​Record style preferences, improve consistency,
and signal your editorial professionalism
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This course teaches editors and proofreaders how to create and use branded style sheets that improve efficiency and consistency, and demonstrate professionalism. Plus, you get a done-for-you style-sheet template that works for any editor regardless of location.

​By the time you’ve completed the training, you’ll understand:
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> the difference between style guides and style sheets
> why you should record inconsistency too
> how style sheets help editors and clients
> what to include in a style sheet
> when to populate your style sheet
> how to support style enforcement with software
> how to customize the course style-sheet template.

Is this course a good fit for you?

This course is for you if you’​re:
  • a beginner editor or proofreader who’s building an editorial toolkit from scratch
  • a more experienced editor or proofreader who’s honed your editorial skills but wants to improve consistency and communication
  • an experienced non-fiction editor who’s switching to fiction

Praise from editors about the course

Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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THE STYLE SHEET TEMPLATE IS BRILLIANT ...
I found Louise's guidance really reassuring. As a mid-career editor I am used to using style sheets, but sometimes you just need to check in with yourself to make sure you're keeping things up to date. I also think the style sheet template is brilliant and will save me loads of time. Having the customisable options is excellent.

Leona Skene / Intuitive Editing

Sophie Playle
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Fiction Editor

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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I'M THRILLED WITH THIS HUGELY PRACTICAL TEMPLATE ...
As a new editor, I'm thrilled with this hugely practical template, which is going to save me so much time and help me explain the decisions I've made to my clients clearly. I also found the teaching about the principles really accessible and useful. Thank you, Louise!

Beta tester

Sophie Playle
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Fiction Editor

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Save time with the course template!

Building a style sheet shouldn’t be a time-sucker! 
 
​The course template includes over 50 separate combo boxes that enable you to record project-specific stylistic choices with one click.

Those options respect the various Englishes and locations you and your client are working in. 

Yes, I teach you how to customize those combo boxes, but many editors find that the options I've provided more than suit their needs.

The course kit

Here's what's included with your lifetime access to the course.

Webinars

Watch and learn how and why you should be using style sheets as part of your editorial practice.

Template

Download a customizable Word style-sheet template that you can adapt for your own projects.

Sample style sheet

Review an example of how I use style sheets in my own editorial work.

Resources

Get links to additional resources that will support your editing and proofreading work.

Branding tutorial

Learn how to create beautiful style sheets that are on brand and signal your professionalism.

Ebook

Want some time away from the screen? Access the course content via the ebook.

Course access

How do I pay?
Just click on one of the green buttons. That'll take you to the order form on my training site hosted by Teachable. From there you can make your payment and enrol immediately.
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​​​CIEP members can get a 20% discount. Log in to Promoted courses · Louise Harnby’s online courses. Then enter the coupon code at my checkout.
What support do you give me?
I'm always happy to help. You can email me for support whenever you need to.
How long can I access the course for?
For as long as you want! All my courses come with lifetime access so you can learn when it suits you, not me.
How do I access the course?
As soon as you've purchased the course, you'll get immediate and continuing access to the course materials 24/7 via Teachable.
How do I get the discount coupons?
The 20% discount coupon codes are in the resource booklet included on the course page when you log in.
Does the course come with CIEP membership upgrade points?
If you're ready to upgrade your CIEP membership, the following courses count towards total training/CPD upgrade points.
  • Style Sheets for Fiction Editing: 3 non-core skills points
  • Switching to Fiction: 2 non-core skills points
  • How to Line Edit for Suspense: 2 non-core skills points
  • How to Write the Perfect Fiction Editorial Report: 2 non-core skills points
  • Narrative Distance: 1 non-core skills point
  • Branding for Business Growth: 1 non-core skills point
  • ​Blogging for Business Growth: 1 non-core skills point
  • Social Media for Business Growth: 1 non-core skills point