6 March 2024 | March 2024, Newsletters
By Deborah Shaw AE Welcome to a new year! I hope you were able to enjoy some time off over Christmas and New Year. I certainly did. In December I took on the role of Editors ANZ branch president. For those who missed the email or who may not be familiar with me,...
6 March 2024 | March 2024, Newsletters
By Editors Western Australia Ever wondered what the difference is between a “post” and a “story” on Instagram? The IPEd members who attended the Editors WA (EdWA) workshop “Social media for editors”, held on Thursday 15 February...
6 March 2024 | March 2024, Newsletters
By Camilla Cripps Editors NSW welcomed Julie Ganner AE to our 2024 professional development series on Tuesday 6 February. Julie spoke to the importance and implementation of accessible editing practice in her presentation “Books without barriers: editing for...
6 March 2024 | March 2024, Newsletters
By Bridget Blair AE Editors Victoria is saddened to acknowledge the passing of Jim Hart in January. Jim was a significant figure in the early days of Editors Victoria, then known as the Society of Editors. He served as a committee member and newsletter editor during...
6 March 2024 | March 2024, Newsletters
From the Standing Committee on Awards and Prizes The Janet Mackenzie Medal (the Mackenzie) is IPEd’s highest award. It is awarded to an editor who has demonstrated outstanding excellence in professional practice over many years (depth and breadth of experience) and...
6 March 2024 | March 2024, Newsletters
From the IPEd Standards Working Party I am very pleased to announce the release of the third edition of IPEd standards for editing practice on Thursday 21 March 2024. The review of the Standards has been a thorough, consultative process that has taken close to three...