Discussions
Upcoming events
- IPEd Council meeting (teleconference)(Event)(8 days)
- Society of Editors Victoria meeting(Event)(11 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(11 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(46 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(74 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(102 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(137 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(165 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(193 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(228 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(256 days)
- NSW Society meeting(Event)(284 days)
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
‘You can't set up shop as an accountant just because you like numbers, so why should you be able to set up as an editor just because you like reading? Accreditation is important because it sets a minimum standard of what it means when someone says "I'm an accredited editor"; it shows that we take our profession seriously, which is the first step in convincing others to do the same.'
Emma Pearmain, President, Society of Editors WA, editor for 8 years
Register at www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
Guidelines and Q&A at www.iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-program
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
‘This move towards accreditation fits very well with my personal belief that editors need to be able offer clients objective proof that they can do the work required of them. I am registering for the October exam and hope very much to be able to add AE to my Grad Dip Editing and other qualifications when I tender for editing work.'
Rosemary Luke, Past President, Society of Editors, South Australia and editor for 15 years
Register at www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
Guidelines and Q&A at www.iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-program
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
‘I intend to sit the exam because I believe that only an accreditation system set up by and for professional editors will deliver the recognition and rewards that we deserve.'
Virginia Wilton, Canberra, Chair, IPEd Council; Director, WHH Publishing and very experienced editor
Register at www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
Guidelines and Q&A at www.iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-program
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
‘I'm doing the exam because passing it will give me confidence in my abilities and credibility with potential clients. I think putting it off is not going to make me better prepared; we use the time we have and it's not going to get any easier. If I am realistic about my skills then I will pass. At my age I am keen to build up my editing credibility and this is the best way.'
Jamie Miller, Tasmania, editor since 2006
Register at www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
Guidelines and Q&A at www.iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-program
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
‘I hate exams but I'm sitting for this one on principle. Unless we do this there will be no way to differentiate competent editors and those who aren't. It is the only way for the profession get the recognition it deserves.'
Carla Morris, Western Australia, editor since 2004
Register at www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
Guidelines and Q&A at www.iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-program
I'm doing the exam. Are you?
I am planning to do do the exam because I am curious to see how I will go. I don't need the accreditation for my work but I am self-taught and a specialist literary editor. So I want to see how I fit with the whole range of editing and test myself in areas that I never attempt in my work. I like a challenge and I view this as a learning experience. For young people I think this exam and accreditation are essential.
Edith Speers, Tasmania, with 12 years of professional editing experience
Register at www.sapro.com.au/iped/register.htm.
Guidelines and Q&A at www.iped-editors.org/content/accreditation-program
