Honorary president: Judith Butcher Honorary vice-president: David Crystal OBE
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
- employing SfEP members and associates.
SfEP AGM and 21st annual conference
Succeeding through innovation
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Sat–Mon 4–6 September 2010
The programme preview, information for delegates and booking form are now available for this conference that aims to inspire innovative thinking to take your career forward …Read more
London Book Fair discounted tickets
To find out how to access discounted tickets for the London Book Fair (19–21 April 2010), go to the Benefits section of the Members' area.
Recent changes to this website
January/February 2010
- Update to SfEP showcase entry
- Discounted tickets for London Book Fair
- Local groups page updated
- Council minutes for meetings on 14 September and 22 October 2009
November/December 2009
- Three additions to SfEP showcase
- New council Strategy 2009–2011
- Editing Matters index updated
- Additions to SfEP review of books
- Local groups page updated
- 21 top tips on using freelances
- Training schedule for January–July 2010
- New SfEP guides: Your House Style and Starting Out (2nd edition)
- Why edit? – examples of the difference that good editing can make
- Key dates in SfEP history
Have a question about proofreading or copy-editing? Check out our FAQs or email our HelpDesk.
Changed your contact details? Please tell the SfEP Office
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.
