Editors Queensland encourages excellence in editing and advances discussion on all matters relating to the written word.
Brisbane, Australia
Joined January 2010
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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".
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: iped-editors.org/Professiona…
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The 2020 accreditation exam is now scheduled for 5 December 2020 and registration has been re-opened on the website. bit.ly/30T4OhC
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: bit.ly/2Awjgkv
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.
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: iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel…
It's the moment you've all been waiting for: BOOK NOW for our Zoom member meeting with presenter Dr Judy Gregory! iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel… @IPEditors @JudyGregory
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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.
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.
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, 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.)
Are you coming to our monthly member meeting with Edwina Shaw on Wednesday night? Guests are welcome, too – but don't forget to register!
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: iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel…
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.
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: iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel…
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.
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. iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel…
STOP PRESS: You did NOT miss the early bird rate because we've extended it to Friday 31 Jan. Claim it while you can!
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": iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel…
(Members, remember to sign in for your discounted rate.)
Are you looking for expert advice on building your new or existing editing business? Then check out "Make your editing business work for you", a 90-minute session by Alistair McDonald on Thursday 13 February, live from Wellington via Zoom: iped.memnet.com.au/MemberSel… @IPEditors