Beyond the margins explores the craft, histories and influence of Australian editors.
Beyond the margins
Australian editors in conversation
The series originated from discussions within the editorial department of University of Queensland Press in 2023 and has been developed in collaboration with IPEd and editorial contributors across the Australian publishing industry. 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
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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Bryony Cosgrove
Hiding under a bushel of discretion Read interview →
Linda Funnell
Stepping into the industry Read interview →
Amanda O’Connell
Working as a freelance editor Read interview →
Teresa Pitt
Fiction or non-fiction? Academic editing Read interview →
Jacqueline Kent
The line between good and perfect Read interview →
Bernadette Foley
What should you be doing as an editor? Read interview →About the Project
Beyond the margins 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
Managing Editor, UQP
Margot Lloyd
Co-director, Pink Shorts Press
Felicity Dunning
Senior Editor, UQPDeveloped in collaboration with Jacqueline Blanchard, Margot Lloyd, Felicity Dunning and IPEd.
The Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd) is the professional association for Australian and New Zealand editors.
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We acknowledge and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Owners, Custodians of Country and First Nations in Australia, and to Māori as tangata whenua and te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
