Local events
Our program for 2009 is looking promising, with plans for a workshop on onscreen editing, another accreditation exam, social events and more. If you have suggestions for professional development, please contact us.
Onscreen editing
with Pamela Hewitt
Want to throw away your red pen and edit directly on your computer? Onscreen editing is becoming standard practice, but switching from manual mark-up on paper to editing directly onscreen can be daunting.
The Society of Editors (TAS) will run an onscreen editing course with popular presenter Pamela Hewitt from NSW. The course is designed for editors with a basic knowledge of MS Word who want to know more.
The workshop will cover:
- file management, styles, comments and track changes
- liaison with clients and authors
- prospects for the future of electronic editing
- the pros and cons of onscreen editing
- some tips on ‘working smarter’ and more efficiently.
Pamela Hewitt has worked as an editor for more than 20 years, both in-house and freelance. A qualified teacher, she has developed programs and taught editing in universities and TAFE Colleges and at literary festivals. She has run several courses for editors' societies around Australia. Her website is emend editing
- When:
- Saturday 4 July 2009, 10am to 4.30pm
- Where:
- Tasmanian Polytechnic, 75 Campbell St, Hobart
- Cost:
- Members $150 Non-members: $200
- Refreshments:
- Morning and afternoon tea will be provided; participants will need to buy or bring their own lunches.
- Book by>
- Payment and booking forms [MS Word, 170kB] due by Friday 26 June
Refunds policy
- 50% refund applies if you withdraw more than 48 hours before the start of a class
- No refunds otherwise apply.
- Refunds will be made by cheque and may take up to two weeks to process.
- Special circumstances will be considered by the committee.
- As an alternative to seeking a refund, you may nominate another person to attend in your place. We would appreciate notification prior to the class so we can reissue your receipt and create a nametag for your replacement person as necessary.
National events
Getting the message across
The Society of Editors (SA) is hosting the 4th IPEd National Editors Conference, to be held in Adelaide from 8 to 10 October 2009. The conference will take place at the Festival Centre on the banks of the River Torrens, with associated events taking place in and around the city centre.
For updates, visit the conference page.