Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading - CIEP

Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading - CIEP The CIEP is 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. It is the CIEP's aim that all of our activities, including our social media activity, should be welcoming and inclusive of all of our members and followers from across the world, who bring with them valuable diversity of life experiences and cultural norms. Our members

and social media followers are all entitled to their opinions and diversity means that some of those opinions will differ. We expect you to demonstrate the respect that would be appropriate in a professional workplace when commenting on any post that appears on this page. If you choose to voice or exercise an opinion in a CIEP-curated social media space in a way that causes or could cause another member or follower distress or pain, the CIEP has a responsibility to intervene. Such intervention may include deleting the comment in question and/or blocking the person who authored that comment. We thank you warmly for your help in ensuring that this an inclusive, welcoming and friendly page, and we look forward to seeing you here.

Webinar: Making Tax Digital.Unsure whether Making Tax Digital will affect you? This webinar will explain what’s changing...
04/06/2026

Webinar: Making Tax Digital.
Unsure whether Making Tax Digital will affect you? This webinar will explain what’s changing, what you need to do, and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Led by UK chartered accountant Andrea Tuzzolo, who has more than 20 years' experience in finance and has held senior roles at organisations including HSBC and Barclays.

This webinar is for you if
🖋️ you're unsure whether Making Tax Digital applies to you or your business
🖋️ you want to understand the new requirements
🖋️ you want to avoid any unnecessary disruption.

You'll learn
🖋️ who Making Tax Digital applies to
🖋️ the new reporting and record-keeping requirements
🖋️ what changes in practice and what stays the same
🖋️ how to prepare for the transition
🖋️ common challenges and how to overcome them.

You'll take away
🖋️ a clearer understanding of your obligations
🖋️ practical steps to help you prepare
🖋️ greater confidence navigating the new requirements.

📅 19 June 2026
🕑 2.00pm–3.45pm BST
🎤 With Andrea Tuzzolo
Free for members | £20 + VAT for non-members

Book your place: https://www.ciep.uk/events/events-calendar/webinar-making-tax-digital.html

Writers know what they want to say. Good editorial work helps ensure readers understand it as intended.That's where edit...
03/06/2026

Writers know what they want to say. Good editorial work helps ensure readers understand it as intended.

That's where editorial professionals add value.

Editors and proofreaders bring an independent perspective, helping identify anything that might confuse, distract or disengage readers. They consider how writing will be received – not just what it says, but how effectively it communicates its message.

Good editorial work is about more than words – it's about how those words are understood.

Looking for a fresh perspective on your writing? Explore our Directory to find an editor or proofreader who can help your work connect with its audience: https://www.ciep.uk/directory.html

Meet CIEP tutor John Romans. From his early days as a newspaper reporter to running his own editorial business, John sha...
29/05/2026

Meet CIEP tutor John Romans. From his early days as a newspaper reporter to running his own editorial business, John shares his career journey, what he enjoys most about tutoring, and how he supports students to build confidence and develop their skills.

Read John's story and learn more about the people behind CIEP training: https://www.ciep.uk/resource/meet-our-tutors-john-romans.html

Virtual learning course – Copyediting 1: Introduction.As one of the CIEP’s core copyediting courses, this practical intr...
28/05/2026

Virtual learning course – Copyediting 1: Introduction.

As one of the CIEP’s core copyediting courses, this practical introduction is designed to help you start to build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to work professionally as a copyeditor.

This course is for you if
🖋️ you’re considering a career in copyediting
🖋️ you’ve been editing for a while but haven’t completed any formal training
🖋️ you want to move from proofreading into copyediting.

You’ll learn
🖋️ the difference between proofreading and copyediting
🖋️ how copyediting fits into publishing workflows
🖋️ how to work on fiction and non-fiction texts
🖋️ how to apply editorial conventions and use Track Changes confidently
🖋️ how to communicate clearly with authors and clients.

You’ll take away
🖋️ a stronger understanding of professional copyediting practice
🖋️ practical techniques you can apply immediately
🖋️ greater confidence in your editorial decision-making.

📅 3, 10, 17 and 24 June, 1 July 2026
🕙 10am–12pm BST
🎤 With Jane Moody
🎟️ Member: £215 | Non-member: £360 | Corporate: £250 + VAT

Book your place: https://www.ciep.uk/events/events-calendar/copyediting-1-introduction-june-26.html

Many editorial professionals experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career – but what is it really telling ...
28/05/2026

Many editorial professionals experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career – but what is it really telling us?

In this thoughtful session, Candice Van Dertholen, Founder of The Warrior Within Healing, explores the pressures and experiences that can sit beneath self-doubt, and how understanding these patterns can help us develop confidence, visibility and growth more effectively.

Join us in Birmingham or online this September: https://www.ciep.uk/events/ciep-conference-2026.html

Clear, confident communication sits at the heart of successful editorial work. Yet even experienced editorial profession...
27/05/2026

Clear, confident communication sits at the heart of successful editorial work. Yet even experienced editorial professionals can find that feedback – however carefully written – is met with resistance rather than reflection.

💬 Deborah explains:
‘Every piece of feedback triggers a response in the brain. When editors understand how that response works, they can frame critique in ways that build trust, reduce defensiveness, and lead to better outcomes for everyone involved.’

Communication for Editorial Professionals: Using Neuroscience to Improve Clarity and Impact is a two-part online course exploring how communication is perceived, processed and responded to – helping you strengthen professional relationships and increase the impact of your work.

Led by Deborah Hulme, founder of Minerva Inspires, the course draws on neuroscience and behavioural insight to explain how the brain processes language, critique and trust. With more than 20 years’ experience advising organisations including Legal & General, EDF, Virgin Media and Network Rail, Deborah brings expert insight into how communication can influence understanding, openness and change.

📆 23 and 30 June 2026
🕛 10.00–11.30am BST
🎟️ CIEP members: £215 + VAT | Corporate members: £250 + VAT | Non-members: £360 + VAT

Find out more and book your place today: https://www.ciep.uk/events/events-calendar/communication-for-editorial-professionals-using-neuroscience-to-improve-clarity-and-impact.html

One of the biggest misconceptions about editorial work is that editors and proofreaders want to change a writer’s voice....
27/05/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about editorial work is that editors and proofreaders want to change a writer’s voice. In reality, good editorial work is collaborative. Editorial professionals help strengthen clarity, structure and flow while respecting tone, intent and individuality.

The goal isn’t to make every piece of writing sound the same. It’s to help each piece communicate as effectively as possible.

Looking for collaborative editorial support? Explore our Directory: https://www.ciep.uk/directory.html

💬 An attendee reflected after last year’s conference:'Ever since attending my first CIEP conference in 2019, it’s been m...
21/05/2026

💬 An attendee reflected after last year’s conference:
'Ever since attending my first CIEP conference in 2019, it’s been my favourite professional event of the year. In a profession where much of our day-to-day work is quite solitary, it’s really refreshing to be reminded that we’re not on our own.'

One of the things attendees value most about the CIEP Conference is the opportunity to connect with others who truly understand the work they do.

Whether you join us in Birmingham or online, the conference is a chance to learn, reflect, share ideas and, most importantly, feel part of a wider editorial community.

Join us for the CIEP Conference 2026: https://www.ciep.uk/events/ciep-conference-2026.html

What makes an editorial professional essential?In this session, Charlie Clarey explores how editorial professionals can ...
19/05/2026

What makes an editorial professional essential?

In this session, Charlie Clarey explores how editorial professionals can move beyond delivering excellent work to becoming trusted strategic partners for their clients – reflecting this year’s conference theme, More than words: The evolving role of the editorial professional.

Join us at the CIEP Conference 2026 for practical sessions, fresh perspectives and opportunities to connect with others across the profession.

11 and 12 September 2026
In person and online

Explore the programme and secure your place: https://www.ciep.uk/events/ciep-conference-2026.html

Virtual learning course: Coaching Skills for Fiction Editors.More and more authors are looking for personalised support ...
18/05/2026

Virtual learning course: Coaching Skills for Fiction Editors.

More and more authors are looking for personalised support throughout the writing process – and many editors already have the foundations of coaching skills within their existing work.

This practical course explores how coaching can complement and expand your editorial services, helping you stand out and support fiction and creative non-fiction authors more collaboratively throughout the writing process.

This course is for you if
🖋️ you work with fiction or creative non-fiction authors
🖋️ you want to diversify your editorial services
🖋️ you’re interested in offering more personalised author support.

You’ll learn
🖋️ what coaching is and how it differs from editing
🖋️ the key skills involved in effective coaching
🖋️ how to structure and deliver coaching sessions
🖋️ how coaching can fit into your business and services
🖋️ how to manage boundaries and challenging situations.

You’ll take away
🖋️ a clearer understanding of editorial coaching
🖋️ practical approaches you can apply with clients
🖋️ greater confidence in supporting authors beyond the edit.

📅 7, 14, 21 and 28 July 2026
🕙 10am–11.30am BST
🎤 With Aimee Walker

Book your place: https://www.ciep.uk/events/events-calendar/coaching-skills-for-fiction-editors-july26.html

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