Institute of Professional Editors Limited

IPEd Notes

News from the Institute of Professional Editors Limited

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September 2009

It is pleasing to report that the total membership of the seven societies of editors that are the members of IPEd increased last year, from 1,489 on 31 May 2008 to 1,645 on that date this year. That’s a rise of more than 10 per cent. All the societies apart from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Tasmania which, in any case, demonstrated in 2007 that cool-climate editors in a compact society play well above average, showed increased membership, with Queensland recording the biggest rise.

Congratulations are due to the Society of Editors (NSW), which celebrated its 30th anniversary in July. The event was marked with a special dinner at which the guest speaker was Dr Jeremy Fisher, currently the Executive Director of the Australian Society of Authors. Dr Fisher gave a fascinating account of the history of the society, mentioning the many luminaries of editing and publishing—names that will be familiar to many—who have walked its path. It’s well worth reading the transcript of his talk, which you can find online at <www.editorsnsw.com>, in the September issue of its journal, Blue Pencil.   

The 4th IPEd National Editors Conference, in Adelaide on 8–10 October 2009, is now almost upon us but, never fear, you can register right up to the time of the event. The program and an online registration form can be found at <www.editors-sa.org.au> or via the IPEd website.

IPEd affairs will be covered in two conference sessions. On Thursday 8 October, in the afternoon, the Accreditation Board will outline its progress and plans, and honour our first accredited editors and distinguished editors. The conference program on Friday 9 October will begin with IPEd’s annual general meeting, following which Virginia Wilton, the outgoing chair of the council, will outline what IPEd has achieved to date and invite discussion on the challenges ahead. This is your chance to meet the councillors, old and new, hear what councillors and your fellow editors have to say about issues that affect us all and to express your views in a public forum. We look forward to seeing you there.  

Ed Highley

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