Event report: WA writers get to ask the editors all their burning questions

13 December 2023 | December 2023, Newsletters

By Editors Western Australia On Saturday 7 October, writers gathered at the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers Centre (KSP Writers Centre) for an opportunity to drill three editors with all their burning questions. Professional editors Linda Martin, Dr Per...

Event report: “Diversifying your portfolio” with Dr Renée Otmar

13 December 2023 | December 2023, Newsletters

By Christine Tozer On 1 November 2023, EdsQ hosted a well-received presentation on diversifying your portfolio. Dr Renée Otmar is an IPEd Honorary Life Member and has worked extensively in the industry as a senior editor, managing editor, publisher, trainer and coach....

Professional development, diversity and inclusion, and industry advocacy central to IPEd’s Strategic Plan for 2023–26

13 December 2023 | December 2023, Gatherings

The IPEd board recently approved the organisation’s strategic plan for 2023–26.  The five strategic priorities are:  Standards Membership Support for the profession Focus for the organisation Advocacy and education  Under these five strategic priorities, the strategic...

Innovative IPEd and VenX partnership connects authors with professional editors

13 December 2023 | December 2023, Gatherings

An exciting new partnership with VenX will connect IPEd professional editors with aspiring authors, facilitating a range of paid opportunities.  VenX is a membership-based digital community for aspiring writers with an inbuilt self-publishing platform. Founder Jane...

Institute of Professional Editors welcomes new Chair

23 November 2023 | News

The Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) is delighted to announce that Stephanie Holt has been appointed Chair of the board. Stephanie replaces Ruth Davies, who was appointed in May 2020. Ruth will remain on the IPEd board. “It’s an honour to step up...