Congratulations to Kerry Davies AE and Stephanie Holt AE
Congratulations to Kerry Davies AE and Stephanie Holt AE, who have been selected from a very competitive field to work on the third edition of The editor’s companion, published by Cambridge University Press. Author of the first and second editions Janet Mackenzie DE bequeathed the royalties of the title to IPEd, ensuring that our association with her well-loved text will continue. Both Kerry and Stephanie have had long careers in editing and been involved across all aspects of the industry as well as with IPEd. They also knew Janet well and will be able to update the text while bringing her delightful voice to editors at all stages of their careers.
IPEd and Brisbane Writers’ Festival’s Author/Editor series, episode #06
Episode #06 of IPEd and the Brisbane Writers Festival’s Author/Editor series will be released on 14 July. This episode features another much-loved Australian author, Trent Dalton, in conversation with his editor at HarperCollins, Scott Forbes, and his publisher Catherine Milne, who worked on the structural edits. They do a deep dive into the editing and publishing journeys of Trent’s books Boy swallows universe, All our shimmering skies and his most recent publication Love stories. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Brisbane Writers Festival’s website.
Report on a Survey of Best Marketing Strategies for Freelance Book Editors
The Editorial Arts Academy thanks everyone who completed the Survey of Best Marketing Strategies for Freelance Book Editors. The academy had great responses from editors in Australia and New Zealand. You can download its final report on the academy’s website.
Accreditation exam registration – deadline is 22 July 2022
If you’re considering sitting the accreditation exam this year, please remember that the registration deadline is Friday, 22 July. The exam is on Monday, 22 August. For more information, please see the accreditation exam section of the IPED website.
Reminder: your membership fees are tax deductible
For our new members, your IPEd membership fees are fully tax deductible if you work as an in-house or freelance editor. Please don’t forget to claim your membership and cost of IPEd events and training fees on your taxes.
Warm regards
Karen Lee
CEO