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Forthcoming events
Training
21 November
Advanced Microsoft Word for Editors
with Emma Koch
Much of an editor's job involves repetitive work, especially as the technological requirements of the role continue to become more complex. Utilising features available in Microsoft Word to automate tasks improves both efficiency and accuracy. This course focuses on the ways in which templates, styles and formatting, and macros can assist editors to reduce repetitive tasks. At the end of the course, editors should be able to create their own templates, styles and customised macros.
When: Saturday, 21 November 2009, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: CAE, 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Cost: Members $110, non-members $160
Enquiries: training@socedvic.org
28 November 2009
Introduction to InDesign for PCs
with Noè Harsel
InDesign is the publishing industry standard for desktop publishing. The Society of Editors invites you to build your understanding of this program with an interactive Introduction to InDesign.
When: Saturday, 28 November 2009, 9.30 am to 4 pm
Where: CAE, 253 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Cost: Members $160, non-members $210
Enquiries: training@socedvic.org
See the Training page for more details.
Dinner meeting
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Bel Monypenny, Editor, Voiceworks magazine
Editors in Conversation 2 launch
6.30 pm for 7.00 pm
Lanai Bar,
113 Queen St (cnr Little Collins St), City
(car parking on site, kerbside, or near Queen Victoria Market)
Bel Monypenny is the editor of Voiceworks magazine, which publishes Australian writers under 25. The evening will also include the Victorian launch of Editors in Conversation 2, the second volume of this series put together by the Occasional Series on Australian Editors (OSAE) working group.
See the Monthly meetings page for more details.
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The Society of Editors (Vic.) now offers full members a discount rate on professional indemnity and public liability insurance through an exclusive arrangement with insurance broker Aon.
Freelance Register
2009-10 Freelance Register
Publication of the 2009–2010 Freelance Register is scheduled for October. Applications for entry in the Freelance Register have now closed. If you have any queries, please email <freelance@socedvic.org>.
More information about the Register.
2008-09 Freelance Register
The 2008-09 Freelance Register, 2nd edition, includes updated contact details and, for the first time, records Accredited Editor and Distinguished Editor status for entrants. The Register is available with bookmarks (PDF* 3.29 MB) and without (PDF* 708 KB).
More information is available on the Freelance Register page.
4th IPEd National Editors Conference
8-10 October 2009, Adelaide
The 4th National Editors Conference, Getting the message across, was successfully held in Adelaide in October 2009. Visit the conference website for information about the conference.
Other news and items of interest
Dear Ed
In this column, Ed answers some FAQs and curly ones about the ins and outs of the editing profession. The latest letter is online now.
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Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21239012776 or search for Society of Editors (Victoria). See photos from recent Society events, connect with other editors or check out upcoming events.
Photos from the Society's annual Christmas Party are available on Facebook (membership not required), courtesy of our ever-reliable photographer, Kerry Biram, at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=64838&id=620677693
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance is continuing to offer a discount to Society members.
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