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Honorary president: Judith Butcher Honorary vice-president: David Crystal OBE

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FAQs: Frequently asked questions

The SfEP is often the first port of call for those who have queries about copy-editing and/or proofreading, for those who need these services and for those who provide them (or would like to). Here you will find answers to many of the questions that have come our way.

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Top tips for every editorial professional

The Society for Editors and Proofreaders has compiled two sets of top tips from its membership, one from the point of view of freelance copy-editors and proofreaders and one from the perspective of project managers and managing editors …Read more

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