7 October 2010: Powerful Professional Writing workshop

Powerful Professional Writing, a full-day workshop

Presenter: Stephen Johnston

Date: Thursday, 7 October 2010

Location: Park Plaza Hotel, Utrecht

Time: 10:00 - 17:00 with opportunity for drinks following

Price: €160.00 members, €190.00 non-members; includes buffet lunch

Contact: Lee Ann Weeks

More information

Sworn translators who attended this event are entitled to 6 PE points as defined in the Wet bëedigde tolken en vertalers

We are happy to announce that this workshop is FULL. If you are interested in attending a repeat of this workshop at a later date, please contact Lee Ann Weeks above.

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