Editors WA

Editors WA is the Western Australian branch of the Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd), the peak body for Australian and New Zealand-based editors.

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Providing structural feedback to an author can be a daunting process for an editor. In this webinar on 5 April, fiction editor Nicola O’Shea will share her approach to the structural editing process. To book: https://t.co/V6WV2rBHpC

#professionaldevelopment #structuralediting

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Thank you to Monash University Publishing for being a bronze sponsor of the 11th IPEd Editors Conference and to paraphrase our conference theme slightly, helping us to "futureproof the editing profession". 👏

Our virtual conference runs from 2–9 May:
https://t.co/Hzd0N7LtvM

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Only 2 days left to access the super earlybird rate for the IPEd Editors Conference! Our virtual event (2–9 May) includes speakers from @EditorCon, @The_CIEP, the Professional Editors Guild, @AusPublish, Publishers Association of New Zealand and IPEd: https://t.co/Hzd0N7LtvM

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Today is International Women’s Day and this year's theme is #EmbraceEquity. Here’s a list of inspiring arts and cultural events from around Australia which you can attend to celebrate the day. A number of these events continue into April. https://t.co/kUk0laTqzY

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Much has been written about ChatGPT's potential impacts on journalism, education and other industries. What are your thoughts about ChatGPT's possible impacts on editing and publishing?
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#ChatGPT

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Four of our amazing IPEd members will be presenting at Genrecon this month! 👏 Established editors Judy Gregory, Sumudu Narayana, @FlynnGeneve and @LEDaniels will feature in various events and panels.
GenreCon runs from 17 to 19 Feb 2023. More info: https://t.co/VGsCJH12IZ

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IPEd welcomes the announcement of the National Cultural Policy and acknowledges the hard won advocacy by key stakeholders to prioritise the arts on the government's agenda. https://t.co/F4Dwy0Q47X
#NationalCulturalPolicy

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To our student members! As you return to school or university for 2023, don't forget that you have access to a 15% discount to the Macquarie Dictionary and Thesaurus online. Happy studying!

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We're pleased to announce that Associate Professor Sandra Phillips (PhD), teacher, researcher, and leader at Western Sydney University will be a keynote speaker at the IPEd Editors Conference.

Super earlybird tickets will be available until 9 March: https://t.co/Hzd0N7LtvM

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Just posted a photo @ Whadjuk Noongar Boodja https://t.co/pCMzJdcXmL

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Tickets at super earlybird rates to the IPEd Editors Conference are now available. If you’re a freelance or in-house editor who is interested in professional development and networking opportunities with your peers, book now: https://t.co/Hzd0N7LtvM

#editorsconference

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! To our wonderful members, hard working volunteers and committed board, thank you for sharing the journey with us in 2022.

Just letting you know that our office closure period is from 23 Dec to 8 Jan. See you in 2023!

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Looking around for a last minute gift idea for the student, wordsmith or author in your life? Check out IPEd’s amazing Amazon bookstore. Kindle versions available for most books. Save 5% with the code, IPEDEDITORS. https://t.co/FkukIlbTmH

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"By observing and engaging with the #Bookstagram community, you can futureproof your own editing practices by keeping your finger on the pulse of reader appetites and expectations."

A #futureproofing blog by @poppys_pages for the #2023IPEdconference.

https://t.co/HDteDOWOnD

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GATHERINGS OUT NOW

Check out the latest issue of the IPEd newsletter.

In particular, read EdWA member Ashley Valli’s account of her sponsored mentoring experience and find out who our newest Accredited Editors are.

Go to https://t.co/HcywQonz5k or check your inbox.

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"One of the consequences for the continued invisibility of editors is low pay for publishing staff – which has repercussions for the book industry."
#Editors #editingprofession
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Do you have a published or publication-ready novel, short story or non-fiction work that would make a compelling movie or TV series? Want to the win the chance to pitch it to producers? Why not enter the Queensland Writers Centre’s Adaptable program: https://t.co/3s6YgLnzTN

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Need a professional editor in your field? Find one with the right skills, expertise and experience in our Editors Directory: https://t.co/BE7xv9Vl73

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NEXT BOOK CLUB

Join us for our next Read like an editor book club to discuss our next topic, which is point of view.

Bring a favourite book & some notes to participate in the discussion or come along to listen to our editors talk it out.

Register now at https://t.co/mGVSs9jr9c

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QUESTIONS ABOUT MENTORING

If you’ve been wondering about the IPEd mentoring program, our most recent EdWA sponsored mentees will be providing a snapshot into their experience in an upcoming issue of IPEd’s Gatherings newsletter.

Tweet us your questions or send us a DM.