The Society for Editors and Proofreaders earns chartership

As of today, the Society for Editors and Proofreaders is now the Chartered Institute for Editing and Proofreading! This is a most exciting change for the organisation, and for editing and proofreading as professions. Why this change? In the CIEP's words, "The main aims of becoming chartered are to promote good editing and to raise the value and standing of our profession. Chartered status will allow us to build a greater appreciation of good editing (in its widest sense), based on recognised qualifications, high standards and a better understanding of what editorial professionals do." 

Congratulations to all who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to achieve chartership, and here's to a bright future for the CIEP!

Post by Julia Slone-Murphy, Advanced Professional Member of the CIEP