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Business Writing Fundamentals

Where
11 York St
Sydney NSW 2000
Tank Stream Labs, Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1 (Rooms 1 & 2)
When

Thursday 12 June from 8:45am to 1pm

Cost

Starting from: $175.15

Whether you’re writing for colleagues, clients – or even journalists – strong writing skills are a professional superpower. This introductory workshop will help you sharpen your business writing through proven techniques, practical exercises, and real-world examples from leading organisations.

Led by Ky Chow – former journalist, corporate communications specialist, and trusted writing trainer for brands like the ABC, Google and Macquarie Bank – this hands-on workshop is designed to transform how professionals craft clear, persuasive and confident written communication.

What you’ll learn:

How to understand your readers and write with purpose – especially when your audience includes journalists

  • 10 writing techniques that will transform how you communicate

  • Common grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes to avoid

  • Persuasive writing strategies to strengthen your messages and pitches

  • How to communicate difficult or sensitive information clearly and tactfully

  • The most effective formats for different types of written communication

This is a hands-on session that includes a presentation, group exercises, and real-life examples tailored to participants' industries and challenges.

About Ky Chow

Ky Chow has been a professional writing and media trainer for two decades.

He has provided training on behalf of the Australian Writers Centre, the Judith Nielsen Institute for Journalism and Ideas and the Google News Initiative. His extensive private training includes clients in varied industries including finance, media, NFP and academia. Ky’s writing pedigree includes journalism and bespoke content for Australia's leading journalism brands including the Australian Financial Review, the ABC and news.com.au.

Ky also has an uncommon understanding of corporate clients and their particular constraints and challenges, having worked as a former compliance consultant, product manager and marketing executive at KPMG, Macquarie Bank and CommSec.

About Telum Media

Telum Media connects journalists and the public relations industry through our media contacts database, events, and information services. We empower communications professionals to engage with the right journalist and media outlet when it matters most. Our dedicated teams throughout the Asia-Pacific region keep you informed about industry developments, assist in promoting your organisation's job opportunities, and aid in sourcing expert contacts from our extensive network. Our mission is to make creating connections between communications professionals and journalists faster, smarter and better.

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