Writing for Online Audiences

How the course is delivered

The course consists of six x 60-minute sessions, each a mixture of delivery and interaction using Zoom breakout rooms and other online tools. There will be 15-minute breaks between each session with the opportunity to do exercises and take a break. The course will run on the same day across two weeks, split into two half-day sessions in the morning from 9am to 12.30pm. The course includes homework set between the two sessions, with tutor feedback.

To join the course, you will need access to a computer, tablet or laptop with a camera and microphone. The course will be delivered via Zoom Pro with attendant security levels. You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

Accessibility

Please contact us at with any accessibility or special requirements, for example having in-session captions or the learning materials sent to you in advance.

If you have any concerns about technical requirements or access please contact us on or telephone (+44) 020 8874 2718.

In-house training

This course is also available for in-company training, either virtually or in person at your office. Course content is tailored to suit your requirements. Group sizes range from five to twelve attendees. To find out more, email or telephone +44 (0)20 8874 2718.

Delegate feedback

“I enjoyed this course and have gained useful suggestions on how to improve the readability of online content.” Digital Content Writer, Avert

“I loved it! The tutor was so friendly and welcoming, I felt comfortable and engaged the whole time. I’ve gained practical tips and advice on how to tailor my editing to make the content really work online.” The Open University delegate

“The course was interactive, engaging, interesting, and very practical and useful. I liked the exercises. There were lots of resources to follow up and the chance to ask questions. I have a better understanding of how to write or edit content for our website.” Child Poverty Action Group delegate

“I very much enjoyed the course. Sue Davis was a fantastic instructor – very friendly and knowledgeable. I am aiming to start a career, and this was a fantastic introduction to the field, with specialist knowledge and personal feedback.” Student

“I really enjoyed the course. The tutor, Sue Davis, was personable and organised. I’ve gained new skills and top tips when crafting copy. I particularly liked the course structure – input from the tutor followed by exercises to help cement the ideas, with breaks between sessions.” Freelance journalist

“An excellent course. Sue is an engaging teacher and I loved how she showed examples and did exercises with us – it made everything much clearer. The handouts were useful and the homework great for putting new skills to use and building confidence.” Little Island Books delegate

“The course worked well remotely. Sue is great. Really engaging and knowledgeable, and the breaks helped retain concentration levels. I am now equipped to reassess my company website pages, develop in-house SEO guidelines, and assess training requirements for other members of the team.” Bloomsbury Publishing delegate

“I have a much better understanding of writing for the web, to use in my everyday workplace. The tutor is engaging, friendly and knowledgeable, and the content covered was interesting. The section on SEO gave useful areas for further research.” London School of Economics and Political Science delegate

About the tutor

Sue Davis has designed, produced and edited hundreds of websites for clients ranging from small charities and businesses to large NGOs such as UNICEF and global enterprises. When at Channel 4, she designed one of the first live blogs, for Time Team – blogging while the archaeologists found new treasures.

She has also presented TV series for the BBC (Computers Don’t Bite) and Sky TV (Download).

She currently helps clients with website metrics and analytics, performs expert usability reviews, conducts competitive reviews, advises on enterprise blogging, and designs and structures websites.

Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/suedavis68

Related courses

The PTC offers virtual classroom courses, self-study distance-learning courses, and a range of e-learning modules. See below for those that complement or build on this course.  

Virtual classroom courses

• Building a Successful Online Content Strategy
• Copyright - the basics
• Copywriting for Publishers
• Grammar and punctuation - the basics

Distance-learning courses

• Essential Grammar

e-Learning modules

• An introduction to marketing
• An introduction to publishing
• A comprehensive guide to copy-editing
• Essential copyright for publishers