Institute of Professional Editors Limited

Level up your business planning skills in this presentation by Dr Linda Nix AE.

On the agenda: the role of business planning for freelance editors, the good and bad planning decisions Linda has made in developing her freelance editing business, and how to learn from both in revising one’s business plan.

Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
Time: 6.45 pm AEST / 8.45 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings close: Sunday 29 September 2024

Book: https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=962

The Rosanne Fitzgibbon Editorial Award (the Rosie) recognises excellence in editing and is now open for nominations.

The award honours the memory of Rosanne Fitzgibbon DE (1947–2012) who was a distinguished editor of literary fiction, nonfiction and scholarly work in literary studies and the recipient of the inaugural Beatrice Davis Editorial Fellowship, in 1992.

Rosie, as she was known, worked with well-known writers such as Thea Astley, Peter Carey, Kate Grenville and Janette Turner Hospital. She was renowned as an editor who devoted her time generously to both her authors and her profession, serving in many roles in many organisations.

Full details on eligibility, judging criteria and what you need to include in your nomination are available via the IPEd website. https://www.iped-editors.org/about-iped/awards/

New date! Our pathways in fiction editing presentation has been rescheduled to Tuesday 24 September 2024.

So if you're keen to learn more about editing fiction, book your spot today!

The presentation will give an overview of fiction editing as a profession: freelance and in-house, commercial and non-commercial, and short stories and novels. Elena Gomez will explore the different skills required, and the many pathways that can be taken towards the job of fiction editor.

Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 6.45 pm AEST / 8.45 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings Close: Sunday 22 September 2024

Book today: https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=961

📣 The 2025 IPEd Student Prize is now open for entries!

The IPEd Student Prize acknowledges excellent work by a student of editing.

The prize is open to any tertiary-level student enrolled in an editing or publishing course at a New Zealand or Australian tertiary institution. Entry is open for work completed as part of the student’s course that demonstrates editing skills or reflects issues relevant to the editing profession.

Full details on eligibility and how to enter are available via the IPEd website: https://www.iped-editors.org/about-iped/awards/

Hello from the Festival’s National Writers’ Conference! We’ll be here all day and we have bookmarks and stickers to give away so if you’re at the conference today, make sure you pop by and say hello to our wonderful volunteers 🙋‍♀️

At the start of August, New Zealand publishers big and small converged on cool and grey Auckland for two days of discussing the newest publishing trends, asking the big questions about everything from accessibility to AI, reconnecting with colleagues and forging new connections – in short, the biennial Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) International Conference.

Read more about the conference in the latest issue of Gatherings.

https://www.iped-editors.org/september-2024/the-2024-international-panz-conference-from-ai-and-accessibility-to-the-pains-and-pleasures-of-publishing/

Giramondo Publishing is looking to appoint a new editor of HEAT, to oversee the planning, commissioning and publication of the magazine. Applications close 5pm AEST on Monday 23 September.

Read the full details of the role and how to apply here:
https://giramondopublishing.com/heat-editor-position-open/

We also express our gratitude and appreciation to outgoing editor Alexandra Christie, whose talent, dedication and vision saw the successful return of HEAT in its new third series after a hiatus of over a decade. The Giramondo team wishes her the very best in her new role at literary agency Curtis Brown!

Interested in indexing?

Don't miss this fantastic presentation on indexing from Mei Yen Chua, freelance indexer and member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers.

We’ll explore how to think deeply about indexes, evaluate work with a critical eye and approach a manuscript as a whole, with the index as a part of its fabric, not separate from it. We’ll cover topics such as: usability and accessibility; subjectivity and subversion; ways to add value and cultural diversity and depth; and layout and typesetting design considerations.

Australian and New Zealand Society of Indexers (ANZSI)

Date: Thursday 12 September
Time: 6 pm ACST / 6.30 pm AEST / 8.45 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings close: Tuesday 10 September 2024

Book today: https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=969

In the latest issue of Gatherings, Julie Ganner AE shared some updates from the IPEd Accessibility Initiative including news of two fantastic new workshops.

Read more ➡ https://www.iped-editors.org/august-2024/news-from-the-iped-accessibility-initiative-2/

And those two fantastic workshops? They're open for bookings right now!

Accessibility in action: editing for equal access and inclusion
Thursday 19 September 2024
Bookings: ttps://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=958

Accessibility in action: creating useful image descriptions
Thursday 17 October 2024
Bookings: https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=959

We'll have more to share on editing and accessibility soon so stay tuned!

Did you know we record many of our fantastic events and that you can purchase those recordings?

Some of the recorded events we currently have available include:

📌Focusing on readability in writing, editing and design - CLOSES 31 AUGUST! https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=931

📌Editing the Autistic voice: Dr Clem Bastow in conversation with Dr Louise Merrington - CLOSES 31 AUGUST!
https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=930

📌Aotearoa New Zealand copyright for Editors
https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=935

📌 Structural Editing Fiction for Publishers
https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=955

These events are only available for a limited time so don't miss this chance to learn new skills, expand your knowledge and discover new opportunities.

Keen to learn more about editing fiction?

This presentation will give an overview of fiction editing as a profession. Elena Gomez will explore the different skills required, and the many pathways that can be taken towards the job of fiction editor.

The presentation will also explore the book industry more broadly, and what to realistically expect as you pursue a career in fiction editing, including potential challenges to working in this role.

Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Time: 6.45 pm AEST / 8.45 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings close: Sunday 1 September 2024

Book today: https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=961

IPEd’s Rosanne Fitzgibbon Editorial Award (the Rosie) is now open for nominations.

"We encourage Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand authors and publishers to nominate their brilliant editors for The Rosie, but we also encourage editors to celebrate their commitment and dedication to their craft and nominate themselves," IPEd CEO Karen Lee said.

Find more details, including nomination guidelines, on the IPEd website https://www.iped-editors.org/about-iped/awards/

Nominations are open until Monday 21 October 2024.

The Rosie logo artwork by Sharon Felschow.

Bookings close today! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn about content design.

Secure your spot➡️https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=953

If you're curious about content design, don't miss this upcoming speaker event!

UK-based Sarah Winters, who first coined the term content design, defines it as "answering a user need in the best way for the user to consume it". In other words, it’s about seeking data from users and then using that evidence to develop content in a way that’s best for those users.

In this talk, Carrie DeHaan, science content specialist at Biotext, will take you through the process of content design and how it differs from a more traditional approach to writing and editing content.

Date: Tuesday 20 August 2024
Time: 7.00 pm AEST / 9.00 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings Close: Monday 19 August 2024

➡ https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=953

In the latest issue of Gatherings, we shared an event report covering our recent structural editing for fiction and nonfiction workshops led by Kate Goldsworthy.

As the report demonstrates, these workshops dug deep into the fundamentals of what editors should look out for when undertaking a structural edit.

Read the event report today ✍ https://www.iped-editors.org/august-2024/event-report-structural-editing-for-publishers-with-kate-goldsworthy/

Keen to learn more but you missed the workshops? The recordings are available to purchase and view until Monday 16 September 2024.

Structural editing fiction for publishers 🎟 https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=955

Structural editing nonfiction for publishers 🎟 https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=956

Need an editor?

You need the IPEd Editors Directory.

The Editors Directory is a searchable list of freelance editors who are professional members of IPEd. Search for an editor who offers the services you need and has the expertise to match your project.

🔍 https://www.iped-editors.org/find-an-editor/

Got burning questions about what it’s like to work as an editor?

Curious about how to start out in the profession?

“Ask an editor" is an opportunity for students of editing, or those considering an editing career, to ask questions of seasoned editing industry professionals. The editors will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences across the editing industry.

Tickets are FREE but places are limited so don't delay and book today!

Date: Friday 23 August 24
Time: 11 am to 12 pm AEST / 1 pm to 2 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings Close: Thursday 22 August 2024

🎟 https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=963

Do you know a professional editor (perhaps yourself) who has provided exemplary editing on a work published in the past two years?

IPEd’s Rosanne Fitzgibbon Editorial Award (the Rosie) recognises excellence in editing and is now open for nominations.

Nominations are open until Monday 21 October 2024.

Full details on eligibility, judging criteria and what you need to include in your nomination are available via the IPEd website >> https://www.iped-editors.org/about-iped/awards/

The Rosie logo artwork by Sharon Felschow.

If you're curious about content design, don't miss this upcoming speaker event!

UK-based Sarah Winters, who first coined the term content design, defines it as "answering a user need in the best way for the user to consume it". In other words, it’s about seeking data from users and then using that evidence to develop content in a way that’s best for those users.

In this talk, Carrie DeHaan, science content specialist at Biotext, will take you through the process of content design and how it differs from a more traditional approach to writing and editing content.

Date: Tuesday 20 August 2024
Time: 7.00 pm AEST / 9.00 pm NZST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings Close: Monday 19 August 2024

➡ https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=953

If you're preparing for the IPEd accreditation exam, don't miss these handy resources:

📌Exam preparation workshop materials: notes and worksheets from all sessions of the Accreditation Board's exam prep workshops

📌NEW sample exam documents: now updated with additional sample exam documents for the Manuscript part of the exam

📌Guide for candidates: contains essential information for anyone sitting the IPEd accreditation exam

📌Exam resources: reading lists, helpful resources and exam techniques

📌Study tips: tips and tricks to help you ace your exam preparation.

➡️https://www.iped-editors.org/accreditation-scheme/

Bookings for this workshop close on Tuesday 23 July - that's next week!

Book your spot today ➡ https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=952

In this upcoming workshop, Pania Tahau-Hodges looks at some of the challenges, issues, opportunities and considerations that can arise when editing Māori-language content in English-language texts. She explores the role of the editor in protecting the value, quality, authenticity and integrity of te reo Māori.

Pania also provides some tools and strategies that editors can use when working with manuscripts that include Māori-language content.

Pania Tahau-Hodges (Ngati Tuwharetoa, Tuhoe) has worked in the publishing industry for over 26 years and is a director at Huia Publishers, an award-winning Indigenous and independent publishing house based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Date: Thursday 25 July 2024
Time: 1.00 pm NZST / 11.00 am AEST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings Close: Tuesday 23 July 2024

https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=952

If you passed the IPEd accreditation exam in 2009 or 2014, it’s time to renew your accreditation!

Applications for renewal are open from 1 May to 31 July.

If you passed the accreditation exam in 2009 or 2014 and have not yet received an email about your renewal, please contact the Accreditation Board at [email protected].

Find more information about renewal of accreditation on our website: https://www.iped-editors.org/accreditation-scheme/renewal-of-accreditation/

Last day for responses - the survey closes at midnight tonight!

Calling all IPEd members! IPEd's Working Party on Artificial Intelligence (WPAI) wants to hear from you. Share your thoughts about the impact of AI on the editing profession and help shape the direction of the WPAI.

✍️ https://forms.gle/foZDjNdLQqUwD1a36

Calling all IPEd members!

IPEd's Working Party on Artificial Intelligence (WPAI) wants to hear from you. Share your thoughts about the impact of AI on the editing profession and help shape the direction of the WPAI.

The survey is open until 15 July!

✍️ https://forms.gle/foZDjNdLQqUwD1a36

In this upcoming workshop, Pania Tahau-Hodges looks at some of the challenges, issues, opportunities and considerations that can arise when editing Māori-language content in English-language texts. She explores the role of the editor in protecting the value, quality, authenticity and integrity of te reo Māori.

Pania also provides some tools and strategies that editors can use when working with manuscripts that include Māori-language content.

Pania Tahau-Hodges (Ngati Tuwharetoa, Tuhoe) has worked in the publishing industry for over 26 years and is a director at Huia Publishers, an award-winning Indigenous and independent publishing house based in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Date: Thursday 25 July 2024
Time: 1.00 pm NZST / 11.00 am AEST
Venue: Online via Zoom
Bookings Close: Tuesday 23 July 2024

https://iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSelfService/EventBooking.aspx?selectedEventId=952

If you're preparing for the accreditation exam you might be looking for tips on time management or where and how to focus your energy.

Maybe you’d like some advice on how to get the most out of the process.
We’ve pulled together some study tips to help you do just that.

📌If you haven’t got a study plan yet, make one straight away. (If you’re not sure how to go about it, check out the free study plan provided by Elizabeth Murphy DE linked in Gatherings https://www.iped-editors.org/may-2024/top-study-tips-for-the-accreditation-exam/)

📌Find a comfortable spot to study. Try out a few places to see which works best.

📌Beat procrastination in just 5 minutes. You’re not alone in putting off what needs to be done for some imaginary time when you’ll feel more motivated. This magical time doesn’t exist. So set your timer for just 5 minutes. Once you get stuck into it, you’ll often feel motivated enough to continue.

📌Write a blog entry about any topic you’re struggling with – you don’t have to publish it, but it’s a great way to organise your thoughts about a topic and identify any areas you’re not clear about.

📌Enjoy yourself! Believe it or not, preparing for the accreditation exam can be fun.

Download the Guide for candidates for more study tips from Accredited Editors who have passed the exam ➡ https://www.iped-editors.org/accreditation-scheme/iped-accreditation-exam/guide-for-candidates/

Are you an Accredited Editor with a study tip share? Leave a comment with your top tips!

Calling all IPEd members!

IPEd's Working Party on Artificial Intelligence (WPAI) wants to hear from you. Share your thoughts about the impact of AI on the editing profession and help shape the direction of the WPAI.

The survey is open until 15 July!

✍️ https://forms.gle/foZDjNdLQqUwD1a36