About IPEd
The Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd) is the professional association for Australian and New Zealand editors. It exists to advance the profession of editing and to support and promote Australian and New Zealand editors.
IPEd coordinates initiatives that benefit Australian and New Zealand editors by:
Managing the accreditation scheme
Sponsoring the biennial conference
Organising professional development
Raising the profile of editors and the value they add to all forms of written communication
Sponsoring awards for excellence in editing
Maintaining and promoting IPEd standards for editing practice
Membership is open to individual editors, those with an interest in editing, publishing or a related field, students and organisations that employ editors. Further details of membership categories, criteria and fees are available on the Membership pages of the website.
IPEd standards for editing practice
IPEd standards for editing practice sets out the core standards that professional editors should meet.
IPEd standards for editing practice also tells employers what to expect from the editors they hire and shows new editors the range of skills and knowledge they should aspire to. It helps the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd), educational institutions and other training providers to devise material, seminars and courses on editing. And it is the foundation for IPEd’s accreditation of editors.
Become a member
Membership of IPEd is open to editors engaged in any aspect of editing for online and print publishing and anyone with an interest in editing, publishing or a related field, including students.
When you apply for membership of IPEd, you will choose to be assigned to a branch. The branches are responsible for arranging member meetings, events and professional development activities.
Find an editor
You can search for an editor who offers the services you need and has expertise in the subject(s) you are writing about. It also enables you to search for editors who can work in a language or languages other than English, or have experience working with authors from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Accreditation scheme
The accreditation scheme offers Australian and New Zealand editors a mechanism for demonstrating their competence. At the same time, it provides potential employers with confidence in the skills of the editors they hire.
IPEd provides an accreditation scheme for professional editors in Australia and New Zealand. The scheme, administered by the Accreditation Board, has been open to IPEd members and non-members, but as of 2021 is open only to IPEd members.
Professional development
The principle of lifelong learning and education is taken for granted within the editing profession. It is essential for the professional development of individuals, and the health and relevance of the profession at large.
Professional development may include:
- attending the biennial IPEd conference
- working with or as a mentor
- attending seminars and workshops organised by branches
- writing occasional papers on matters of interest to the profession
- undertaking long or short courses in editing or related fields.
Resources for editors
IPEd has a suite of resources available for its members which can be accessed via the IPEd member portal.
