=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
  EDline Vol. 8, no. 70   (14 August 2003)

  Editorial mailing list (digest version)
  Published by the Electric Editors
  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

  Contents:

         FYI
  [3hr]  SfEP incorporation

  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=


---[3]-- FYI ----------------------------------------------------

         Date: Tues, 5 Aug 2003
         From: Penny Williams, pr@sfep.org.uk

[Cross-posted from SfEPAnnounce]

PRESS RELEASE

In the company of editors and proofreaders

Fifteen years ago, a few like-minded freelances got together to
form an association for editors and proofreaders. Since then the
Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) has grown into a
professional body with over 1200 members, and now it has become a
company limited by guarantee. As an incorporated body, the
Society

-- can enter into contracts in its own name;
-- may hold copyrights and patents;
-- limits its members' financial liability to just £1.

Restructuring the Society began in March 2002, when the SfEP
changed its name and logo. At the same time, membership tiers
were introduced that reflect skills and experience, furthering
the SfEP's aims of encouraging high standards of editing and
proofreading and upholding the professional status of its
members.

-- Both freelance and in-house editors and proofreaders are
encouraged to join the Society.

-- Admission to ordinary membership is restricted to those who
hold the SfEP's Accreditation qualification or can demonstrate
professional competence.

-- Advanced membership is for those who are Registered
Proofreaders or Copy-editors or have substantial experience.

-- New entrants to the profession and other supporters of the
Society's aims are welcome to join as associates. Associates with
relevant qualifications and experience may apply for ordinary or
advanced membership at any time.

-- Corporate associateship is available to publishing companies
and other organizations engaged in publishing and related
activities.

The SfEP's accreditation test in proofreading was launched in
2002. Available only to members and associates of the SfEP, the
test is the outcome of several years of development, piloting and
rigorous evaluation by the Society's Accreditation and
Registration Board.

The Society offers an extensive programme of training courses
aimed at all levels of the profession and run at centres across
the UK, with generous discounts on fees for SfEP members and
associates.

Further information about the Society for Editors and
Proofreaders can be found at 

  < http://www.sfep.org.uk >

The registered office is at

  Riverbank House,
  1 Putney Bridge Approach, 
  London  SW6 3JD

  Tel: (+44) (0)20 7736 3278
  Fax: (+44) (0)20 7736 3313
  Email: admin@sfep.org.uk


  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
  END OF EDline 8.70

  E-mail address for posting messages or replies: 

    < edline-digest@electriceditors.net >

  Admin page: < http://www.electriceditors.net/edline/admin.htm >

  ** The views expressed in this mailing list are strictly those
  of the individual contributors, and do not necessarily reflect
  the views of the moderators or of the Electric Editors. **

  Articles (c) 2002--2003, by individual contributors
  Design (c) 1996--2003 Iain Brown
  Compilation (c) 2003 Iain Brown / The Electric Editors
  =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=