Welcome to the CIEP

We are a non-profit body promoting excellence in English language editing. We set and demonstrate editorial standards, and we are a community, training hub and support network for editorial professionals – the people who work to make text accurate, clear and fit for purpose.

Resources

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How can we help?

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Membership

By joining the CIEP, you will gain access to a wealth of benefits for your career.

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Meet our members

The CIEP has almost 3,000 members. ‘Meet our members’ gives you the chance to learn more about some of them.

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Training courses

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Upcoming events

Virtual Learning
1, 8, 15 & 22 May 2025

Non-Fiction Developmental Editing - Fully booked!

This course aims to give an introduction to the process of developmentally editing non-fiction, and is designed for professionals with existing knowledge and experience of copyediting. It is suitable for experienced editors who wish to expand their skillset into developmental editing. Weekly sessions will take place from 1.00-3.00pm (BST).

Virtual Learning
Online
7 May 2025

Q&A: Editing children's books

What are some of the key knowledge and skills of a children's book editor? And how does the process differ from editing text aimed at adults? Join us on Wednesday 7 May from 2-3pm BST to have your questions about editing children's books answered.

Q&A
Online
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