Forum matters: Editorial terminology: Grammar, inclusivity and meaning

In this article one CIEP forum moderator looks at discussions of terminology in the CIEP forums: What is terminology? Grammar terminology Look it up! Hold on – what is copyediting? Being inclusive Niche knowledge Just ask! What is terminology? Terminology. Definitions. Vocabulary. Jargon. The meaning of things. The official definition is ‘the body of terms […]

Forum matters: The treasure in the CIEP forums and how to find it

There is precious metal in them thar forum messages, and sometimes you have to dig for it. So, before we highlight some of the gems, we’ll tell you how to use the unearthing tools. We cover: How to mine the forums Threads of pure gold Daily updates Occasional pupdates Invaluable advice for fiction editors How […]

Forum matters: Developing as a professional

This feature comes from the band of CIEP members who volunteer as forum moderators. You will only be able to access links to the posts if you’re a forum user and logged in. Find out how to register. In this article, one CIEP forum moderator looks at how we can improve our professional practice by: […]

Forum matters: Spring-cleaning refreshers

This feature comes from the band of CIEP members who volunteer as forum moderators. You will only be able to access links to posts if you’re a forum user and logged in. Find out how to register. Any mention of spring cleaning immediately brings to mind the opening to Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows: […]

Forum matters: Business management tools to boost your business

This feature comes from the band of CIEP members who volunteer as forum moderators. You will only be able to access links to posts if you’re a forum user and logged in. Find out how to register. An Excel shortcut, how to set up multiple monitors, how to reflect domestic costs in a tax return, how […]

Forum matters: Setting up an editorial business

This feature comes from the band of CIEP members who volunteer as forum moderators. You will only be able to access links to posts if you’re a forum user and logged in. Find out how to register. With so many new members signing up to the forums, now is a good time to discuss the many […]

Forum matters: Efficacious, efficient, efficiently

This feature comes from the band of CIEP members who volunteer as forum moderators. You will only be able to access links to posts if you’re a forum user and logged in. Find out how to register. We’re all on the lookout for ways to extend our skills and increase our income by working more […]

Definite articles: Working with websites

Welcome to ‘Definite articles’, a column devoted to the CIEP’s top internet picks, most of which are definitely articles. This time, our theme is working with websites – for clients and for yourself. The CIEP has recently published its own articles on working in digital formats, in ‘Flying solo: Focusing your website on your ideal […]

CIEP social media round-up: August and September 2022

Our social media team takes you through the CIEP content we’ve shared on our social media platforms during August and September 2022. This time, the emphasis falls on fiction. Editing fiction Several blog posts from August and September had the theme of fiction editing. There’s a common misconception out there that fiction editing is just […]