Beyond the Margins explores the craft, histories and influence of Australian editors.
Editors shape books, authors and publishing culture. These conversations capture the stories behind that work.
Beyond the Margins
Australian Editors in Conversation
Beyond the Margins is an interview series documenting the experiences, editorial practices and publishing histories of Australian book editors.
Through written and audio conversations, the series explores the often unseen work behind Australian literary and publishing culture.
Created in collaboration with IPEd and editorial contributors across the Australian publishing profession, the project preserves editorial knowledge, industry history and professional reflection for current and future editors.
Featured Conversations
A curated selection of conversations exploring editorial craft, publishing culture and professional practice.
Audio interview
Erica Wagner
The Intricacies of Working with Children’s Books
Audio interview
Mandy Brett
Editing Across Publishing and Storytelling
Audio interview
Sandra Phillips
Editing with Precision and Perspective
Audio interview
Sophie Cunningham
Writing, Editing and Literary CultureTranscripts & Accessibility
Edited transcripts are provided alongside audio interviews to support accessibility, professional reference and long-term archival use.Written Interviews
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About the Project
The IPEd x UQP Project was created to give prominent Australian editors the opportunity to share their knowledge with emerging editors and the industry at large. The project bridges the gap between experienced editors and future generations, creating a catalogue of professional conversations that can be used to teach, reflect and encourage editors working across Australian publishing. A series of interviews was conducted – six written and four audio – exploring editorial work, publishing experience and advice for emerging editors entering the profession.Contributors
Jacqueline Blanchard
Project collaboration and interviews
Margot Lloyd
Project collaboration and editorial development
Felicity Dunning
Project collaboration and production supportDeveloped in collaboration with Jacqueline Blanchard, Margot Lloyd, Felicity Dunning and IPEd.