Honorary president: Judith Butcher Honorary vice-president: David Crystal OBE
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The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) is a professional organisation based in the UK for editors and proofreaders – the people who strive to make text accurate and readable.
This website contains much information – for members and associates, for those who would like to employ them and for anyone connected in some way to the production of text. In particular, you can find out about:
- joining the Society
- training in proofreading and copy-editing
- using the services of SfEP members and associates.
SfEP AGM and 23rd annual conference
The many faces of editing
Vanbrugh College, University of York
Sat–Mon 8–10 September 2012
For our 23rd conference we are once again visiting the University of York, a venue many of us enjoyed in 2009. The AGM will be held on Saturday 8 September, and the conference on Sunday 9 and Monday 10 September. …Read more
Are you local?
The SfEP's local groups hold regular, informal get-togethers for members and associates – and non-members are also welcome to come along and try us out!
Some groups organise speakers, outings and training, and some have their own pages on the SfEP website and directories to showcase editorial expertise available locally …Find out more
Recent changes to this website
- Local groups calendar updated
- Local groups section completely revamped
- Conference programme added to conference information
- New additions to SfEP review of books
- Search engine installed in Members' area and search boxes added throughout rest of website
- Two new additions to SfEP showcase
- New page: Mentoring: Frequently asked questions
- Latest update of Editing Matters index
- New pages: SfEP's honorary members and Judith Butcher Award
Search the SfEP Directory of Editorial Services
Have a question about proofreading or copy-editing? Check out our FAQs or email our HelpDesk.
Test your proofreading skills
Do you think proofreading is simply a case of spotting the odd typo? Try our multiple-choice proofreading test and discover what it really involves – and whether you have what it takes to do it.
Buying books, software, CDs, etc. or office supplies? Use the links below – it costs nothing extra, and the SfEP earns a percentage of the price you pay.
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