Wordshops
Every day, we use words: emails, reports, proposals, social posts, sales copy, even small print. Most of us don’t consider ourselves writers. But in the age of AI and endless content, it’s important to understand what really makes words work.
The key: it’s in the editing.
As publishing professionals, we’ve spent years refining narratives and helping authors find their voice. Now, we're bringing that same editorial insight to you. Our Wordshops are a crash course in the skills you need to make writing clearer and more effective. They’re for professionals of all kinds who use words in all ways: to lead, explain and create.
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Editing matters
Most writing falls short of its intended purpose. This makes it less likely your reader will understand and trust you.
Your ideas are only as strong as your storytelling. So your words should be as distinctive as your visual identity.
Many people are using generative AI, but they don’t know how to take the output from fine to fantastic. It’s all in the edit.
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What we cover
Building an engaging voice and strategic narrative: the same tools that work for bestsellers can work for brands.
Resonating with your readers: words should suit their context and audience.
Ensuring consistency, quality and credibility: it pays to get things right.
Saying more with less: cut the fluff and jargon, and get to the point.
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You leave with
A practical editing style guide with tips for everyday writing and editing.
Smarter habits for reviewing before you hit send, post or print.
A few tips on grammar and syntax (we can’t help ourselves).
The confidence to recognise what compelling copy look like – and an understanding of why that matters.
We run our signature Wordshops as professional development for a wide mix of businesses and organisations, both in person and online, to help teams get on the same page when it comes to editing and words. We also offer specialised editorial services, and partner with agencies to deliver brand voice and content projects. And we have a series of Wordshops tailored for young people and students.
Whether you are writing words, briefing words, exploring AI-generated words or still staring at a blank page, make editing your secret weapon.
We (Margot Lloyd and Emily Hart, aka Pink Shorts Press) have over two decades of combined experience in publishing and marketing. We have worked with prime ministers, sports stars, chocolate factories and art galleries, not to mention award-winning authors, helping them shape stories from raw ideas to polished prose.
By choosing Pink Shorts Press, you are supporting the production of creative work in South Australia.
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