by Michelle | Aug 4, 2015 | Copy-editing, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
I did it – finally – I signed up to the Society for Editors and Proofreaders introduction to copy-editing. I now have six lovely lessons that will (hopefully) put me on the right road to becoming a truly professional copy-editor (with a lot of practice...
by Michelle | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, Open University, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
I am thrilled – no, ecstatic – no, amazed, that after six years of study with the Open University I have been awarded a 2:1 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in English Literature. It has been a long journey (mostly enjoyable) although there were a few...
by Michelle | Jul 30, 2015 | Society for Editors and Proofreaders
Oh, I am so easily pleased. The Society for Editors and Proofreaders have just issued new logos to reflect their new membership structure. I, for example, used to be an associate, but am now an entry-level member. Mostly because I’ve been so busy editing,...
by Michelle | Jun 10, 2015 | Blog, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
It’s been a long and drawn out process (mainly because I kept changing my mind about what degree to take), but I am pleased to report, that at 1pm, yesterday afternoon, I completed my English Literature BA (Hons) degree. After nine months of studying...
by Michelle | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
I received a lovely email this morning from the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, confirming my application had been successful and informing me that I am from this moment on an associate member. My next step is to undertake my first training course with them...
by Michelle | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
As part of my plan to become a ‘professional editor,’ I have today submitted my application to join the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, which is a UK association. I’ve spent many an hour on their website, reading up on various levels of...
