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The SfEP is a professional society for self-employed and employed copy-editors and proofreaders. Desk editors, project managers and other editorial professionals are also encouraged to join.
'I feel certain that I would not have been able to develop my skills as effectively or find work so regularly had I not been a member, and I'd urge anyone working as a proofreader or editor to join.' Ian Howe
This part of the website covers:
- membership structure
- the benefits of belonging to the SfEP
- how to join the Society
- current annual SfEP subscription rates
- minimum freelance rates suggested by the SfEP
- local SfEP groups and a calendar of events
Upgrading
If you are currently an associate of the SfEP and you upgrade to ordinary or advanced membership, you will qualify for a half-price entry in the Directory.
If you have the upgrade forms and have been putting off filling them in, please try again – it will only take a couple of hours. If you don't yet have the forms, contact the and they'll be sent to you. When you get the letter telling you that your application for an upgrade has succeeded, you'll also receive a voucher for half the cost of a directory entry.
If you think that you may not be eligible to become a member because you don't have a standard proofreading/copy-editing background or training, please contact the to discuss it. Many of our members/associates have come to us via unusual routes!
Thinking of joining the SfEP? Attend a local group meeting to find out more.
The Society has 30+ local groups all around the UK. Non-associates/members are welcome to attend up to three meetings before having to join, to discover more about us and what we do. If you'd like to attend a local group meeting, contact the relevant
coordinator for dates and venues.
Veteran editor Rosemary Roberts MBE was awarded an honorary membership at the Carlisle conference. Read what she has to say about the SfEP.
Setting up your own business? Starting Out, a short guide by former SfEP finance director Val Rice, might be just what you're looking for.