Honorary president: Judith Butcher Honorary vice-president: David Crystal OBE
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The Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) is a professional organisation based in the UK for editors and proofreaders – the people who strive to make text accurate and readable.
This website contains much information – for members and associates, for those who would like to employ them and for anyone connected in some way to the production of text. In particular, you can find out about:
- joining the Society
- training in proofreading and copy-editing
- using the services of SfEP members and associates.
You can also visit the SfEP online shop, where you can purchase an essential BSI card and take advantage of the expert advice found in our SfEP Guides.
SfEP AGM and 24th annual conference
Streatham Campus
University of Exeter
Saturday 31 August to
Monday 2 September 2013
Conference booking is now open. Speakers include David Crystal and Carol Fisher Saller.
Don't miss out on a great conference in a beautiful location. Book now!
The value of the SfEP:
a testimonial
I needed professional expertise for my novel but didn't know where to find it. I came across the SfEP website with its extensive directory of freelance editors and was able to choose an editor who has since helped my project beyond my wildest dreams. I cannot recommend their services highly enough.
Dominic Canty, self-publishing author, Dead Men Should Know Better
Find your own editor or proofreader in the SfEP Directory.
Recent changes to this website
- Kent and Sussex Local Group page added
- FAQs: Proofreading revised
- Exeter conference delegate information added
- Exeter conference campus map added
- Local groups calendar updated
- North and East Scotland Local Group page added
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Have a question about proofreading or copy-editing? Check out our FAQs or email our HelpDesk.
Test your proofreading skills
Do you think proofreading is simply a case of spotting the odd typo? Try our multiple-choice proofreading test and discover what it really involves – and whether you have what it takes to do it.
Buying books, software, CDs, etc. or office supplies? Use the links below – it costs nothing extra, and the SfEP earns a percentage of the price you pay.
- Follow @TheSfEP
- #TheSfEP – general tweets
- #SfEPConf – tweets about the conference