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.

Learning outcomes

By the time you’ve completed the training, you'll have a done-for-you style-sheet template that works for any editor regardless of location. You’ll also understand:
  • 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.

Order now and start learning today

WHAT YOU PAY ...
59.99
+ tax
No time limits on access
​Payment plan available
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) membership upgrade: 3 points (non-core skills)

Who is this course suitable for?
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FICTION BEGINNERS
Beginner fiction editors and proofreaders who are building an editorial toolkit from scratch.
STYLISTIC IMPROVERS
​Intermediate fiction editors and proofreaders who want to hone stylistic skills and improve consistency and communication
SPECIALISM SWITCHERS
Experienced non-fiction editors who want to switch to fiction.

Praise from editors about the course

Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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SAVED ME HOURS OF TIME ...
Louise's style sheet template could not be easier to use, customize, or brand. Purchasing this course saved me hours of time.

Dorlisa Frank / Dorlisa Frank Editorial 

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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

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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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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.

Captioned videos

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.

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