Editors Queensland

Editors Queensland encourages excellence in editing and advances discussion on all matters relating to the written word.

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Yes, it's via Zoom again this month, so @IPEditors members from around Australia are invited to join us, as are our affiliates at @qldwriters, @AUSIT_TI, @The_CIEP, @editorscanada and @EFAFreelancers.

Book online by 6 pm Tuesday: https://t.co/B2WByYsVFU

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Who loves graphic novels or wants to learn more about them? In our 1 July online member meeting, @AppletonCath will talk about the important considerations for editors of multimodal texts using examples from the pages of her own graphic narratives, particularly "Broken Glass".

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The 2020 accreditation exam is now scheduled for 5 December 2020 and registration has been re-opened on the website. https://t.co/JSgAkpEjV9

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Editors of Queensland, have you seen the email from @IPEditors about the best way to deliver the 2021 @IPEd_Conf given the ongoing health, travel and financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19? They're seeking our feedback, so please fill in the survey when you get the chance.

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IPEd has a new chair, Ruth Davies AE. Ms Davies replaces Kerry Davies AE (no relation) who has been the IPEd board’s chair for more than five years. Read more here: https://t.co/czN2RINvPS

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Book online by 6.00 pm Tuesday 2 June: https://t.co/BrkVwzXLXc

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Members and editors around Australia are invited to join our June member meeting via Zoom, 6.45 pm Wednesday 3 June. Graphic Designer Tricia Head will share experiences from her diverse career, with tips and tricks to make life easy for designers and editors alike.

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

There's still time to sign up for our Member Meeting this Wednesday night, with Jeni Lewington presenting "Editors with disabilities: equality, empathy, excellence and resilience" via Zoom: https://t.co/irA8TDh2aq

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

It's the moment you've all been waiting for: BOOK NOW for our Zoom member meeting with presenter Dr Judy Gregory! https://t.co/kvcKkRS0Jq @IPEditors @JudyGregory

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Digital transformation is upon us! 1 April marks our first virtual member meeting. Dr Judy Gregory, writer, editor and plain language certifier, will present via Zoom ‘Plain but not simple: how Logan City Council achieved plain language certification’. Booking details to follow.

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The Aust Publishers Association has postponed its 10th Residential Editorial Program to Mon 30 Nov – Sat 5 Dec due to Covid-19. The revised deadline for applications is Fri 30 July 2020. More details will be in the first IPEd-wide newsletter, distributed in April.

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Thanks also to @JudyGregory for being our first willing online presenter!

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Digital transformation is upon us! 1 April marks our first virtual member meeting. Dr Judy Gregory, writer, editor and plain language certifier, will present via Zoom ‘Plain but not simple: how Logan City Council achieved plain language certification’. Booking details to follow.

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

There will be no physical meeting next month – it's Zoom only. Welcome to the future! (Thanks to @IPEditors for making this speedy transition @zoom_us.)

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Editors, did you see the list of dates we've claimed in the latest Offpress? Check your inbox for gatherings galore! This Friday we have "Editors After Five" – a casual catch-up from 5 pm at Cafe Brisbane, Reddacliff Place. Let us know if you're coming. (Link to follow.)

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

@KOKEdit @Official_EMWA @paythewriter @PEAVIBC @PublishScotland @PubProNetwork @ScholarlyPub @sdPEN It's business as usual for us.

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Are you coming to our monthly member meeting with Edwina Shaw on Wednesday night? Guests are welcome, too – but don't forget to register!

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

We've got something special for our 4 March member meeting: Edwina Shaw will talk about her experiences as commissioning and contributing editor for the anthology 'Bjelke Blues’, a passion project that grew far beyond her expectations. Register here: https://t.co/pzBnJyeqRL

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Sunshine Coast editors (and visitors): let's get together for lunch on Saturday 7 March at Guru Life. Check your email for details. If you're not yet part of the sub-group, let us know and we will set you up.

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

We've got something special for our 4 March member meeting: Edwina Shaw will talk about her experiences as commissioning and contributing editor for the anthology 'Bjelke Blues’, a passion project that grew far beyond her expectations. Register here: https://t.co/pzBnJyeqRL

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Today is your last chance (for real, this time!) to register at the early bird rate for "Build your editor website in a day". This workshop will also help writers or beta readers build an online presence.

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

Don't wait any longer to create a professional and polished web presence. With expert guidance from @Kylie_Fennell, you'll prepare and publish your website during our "Build your editor website in a day" workshop on Saturday 15 Feb. https://t.co/gbsknI3kUd

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

STOP PRESS: You did NOT miss the early bird rate because we've extended it to Friday 31 Jan. Claim it while you can!

[Editors Queensland @Offpress]

You may have missed the early bird rate but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on our workshop with @Kylie_Fennell on Saturday 15 Feb. Register now to "Build your editor website in a day": https://t.co/gbsknI3kUd
(Members, remember to sign in for your discounted rate.)